Salvation

by Debra Wendt

Soul awake, a new day dawns

emerge from desolation

a cavern dark exudes finality that there is nothing beyond—

the air reeks of struggle

disappointment

failure

the striving in a world where success—

the measure taken.

The heart seeks presence;

it requires reassurance—

facts stated

events confirmed

the sequence repeated to allow for breathing still

in turmoil: did He not say?

Soul awake, a new day dawns

our seen foundation;

the sacrifice of perfect good repairs the schism.

Day unique—

imparts the living way.

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Debra Wendt was raised and educated in Wisconsin. As a teacher she wrote educational articles and textbooks. Her poems have appeared in Solid Food Press, The Penwood Review, The Clayjar Review, Agape Review, Torrid Literature Journal and The Storyteller. Read more of her work at www.debrawendt.com.