Seeking The Light
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It is a true joy to announce the formation of a new phase of Lost Poet Press: a blog! From the beginning, our dream was to give a voice and a platform to authors who want to bring light and life and truth and hope and beauty into the world.
We have always believed that poetry and parable and prayer are the language of insurrection against the darkness. It is no overstatement to say that our world is facing some dark days, and yet, light is always and ever waiting to be found.
With this inaugural post, I pen a blessing over the Lost Poets – both those who are already preparing submissions for this effort and those who may find us and join us along the way. May we gather an army of insurrectionists to wield the pens of light once again, to speak empathy and healing and mercy and grace to every human heart.
Perhaps the most beautiful days are ahead.
Lost Poets, come gather your light.
As you have walked through your wilderness, you have found the light of self-awareness.
As you have labored over words of love and longing, you have found the light of inspiration.
As you have dared to hope in the face of despair, you have found the light of courage.
As you have broken under the weight of division, you have found the light of empathy.
As you have witnessed the beauty of sea and sky, you have found the light of joy.
As you have noticed the goodness in those around you, you have found the light of peace.
May the light from beyond you become the light within you.
May your stories become the flames that fuel your hope.
May your prayers become the flares that light your way.
May your musings reflect the brilliance of the Artist who created you.
May your words illuminate new perspectives and new possibilities for all who hear.
May you return from your wanderings and wonderings
To find yourselves found.
Author: Melody Farrell
Melody Farrell is the co-founder and acquisitions editor of Lost Poet Press. She also serves as co-pastor of Element Church Tampa and operations manager of Echo Media Group. She is associate director of Circle A Ranch, a program which teaches teenagers principles of leadership. She serves on the board of Grow Into You Foundation, a non-profit that provides coaching, mentoring, and housing for teens aging out of the foster care system. She is a wife, podcaster, musician, and mother of two from Sarasota, Florida.
