Light Out of Darkness

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Photo "Maine Coast at Dusk" (c) 2022, Richard C. Trice, all rights reserved



Light Out of Darkness
Wind-whipped and tattered, my sails flogged and torn, 
I drift aimless through terror, this night, 
and fleeing ahead of these shadows, these storms,
I pray to at last drift from darkness to Light. 
(c) 2016, Richard C. Trice and TriceTunes, all rights reserved.



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  1. Richard C. Trice -- AuthorMay 3, 2023 at 1:44 PM

    Greetings! After a long spell, I am re-activating this blog. I hope to provide frequent content in the way of my writing, poetry, photography, and just general thoughts and musings. I hope you enjoy, and feel free to comment.

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