https://www.omeka.lawrencecatania.com/items/show/4216
title: For the Moment When tempests rise and shadows stretch and bend, And lesser lights like lanterns flicker and end, The star of commitment holds its single place, A point of grace within the void of space. It is the unseen pull, the silent thread, That links the future to the promises said. Not a fierce fire, but an endless, quiet glow, That helps the lonely, weary soul to know.
description: The text itself is a powerful metaphor for the strength of commitment and inner resilience in the face of adversity. "When tempests rise and shadows stretch and bend, / And lesser lights like lanterns flicker and end": These lines evoke a sense of external chaos and the failure of weaker, more temporary sources of comfort or guidance. "The star of commitment holds its single place, / A point of grace within the void of space": The star represents a stable, unwavering anchor—the constancy of one's commitment. It is an internal point of focus that provides a sense of grace and purpose when all else feels empty or lost. "It is the unseen pull, the silent thread, / That links the future to the promises said": This speaks to the invisible, but powerful, connection between the promises one makes and the future one is building. It is the quiet force that maintains integrity over time. "Not a fierce fire, but an endless, quiet glow, / That helps the lonely, weary soul to know": The final lines contrast commitment with a dramatic, short-lived passion. Instead, it is a consistent, gentle presence that provides comfort and guidance to those who are tired and alone, a light that is always there.