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The Home for Christian Writers! The Official Writing Challenge BACK TO CHALLENGE MAIN INSTRUCTIONS how it works submission rules guidelines for choosing a level ENTRIES submit your entry read current entries read past entries challenge winners Our Daily Devotional HERE Place it on your site or receive it daily by email. TRUST JESUS TODAY Share Tweet how it works   Previous Challenge Entry (Level 4 – Masters) Topic: Illustrate the meaning of "Every Dark Cloud has a Silver Lining" (without using the actual phrase or literal example). (02/28/08) TITLE: Defiance By Jan Ackerson 03/03/08  LEAVE COMMENT ON ARTICLE  SEND A PRIVATE COMMENT  SEND ARTICLE TO A FRIEND  ADD TO MY FAVORITES I wrap myself in night, that velvet shroud— I have no need for brazen light of day, Nor little stars shall charm me. I have vowed To dwell henceforth in sullen shades of grey. No food is savory to me—no taste Shall linger on my tongue. No melodies Can penetrate the fortress I have placed Around my icy heart. ‘Tis a disease That stifles every sense. I cannot feel A tender touch, compassion, mercy, grace— And I defy capricious God to heal When I have turned my back to His embrace. Yet—through the leaden sky—a golden beam Shoots forth. I spurned my God, but He found me. This sonnet is dedicated to all those who, like me, have found themselves mired in depression’s dark night. May you find the truth of Isaiah 55:13: "Instead of the thorn bush will grow the pine tree, and instead of briers the myrtle will grow." PREVIOUS ENTRY | NEXT ENTRY SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FOR THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE The opinions expressed by authors may not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com. Accept Jesus as Your Lord and Savior Right Now - CLICK HERE JOIN US at FaithWriters for Free. Grow as a Writer and Spread the Gospel. This article has been read 946 times Member Comments Member Date Leigh MacKelvey 03/06/08 A sonnet beautifully done! The meaning is awesome and true. The enjambment in verse really adds to the uniqueness of your sonnet. A master piece of poetry! Sheri Gordon 03/06/08 Wow. You captured where I lived for too long. This is such a beautiful picture of hope for those suffocating in despair. And the thing I really like is, you don't minimize or try to "fix" the feelings of hopelessness--you simply offer a glimmer of hope at the end. Excellent job with the topic. Lynda Schultz  03/06/08 Aren't you glad grace doesn't depend on us? He loved us while we were still His enemies. Well done. Sharlyn Guthrie  03/08/08 This is an excellent example of speaking volumes in just a few words. Wonderful! Dolores Stohler 03/09/08 Shakespeare is alive and well! Whoever you are, you have captured the beauty and style of the sonnet form. Wonderful poem! Catrina Bradley  03/09/08 A perfect description of the dark cloud of depression, and the comfort of knowing Jesus is there always. Seema Bagai  03/10/08 Beautiful poem. This spoke to my heart. Karen Wilber  03/10/08 You really captured the sensory aspect of depression well - no taste, no touch, no sight. And you wrote a sonnet that is lyrical and powerful in its wording. Well done. Patty Wysong 03/10/08 Thank God for His everlasting love that pursues us and draws us back! Debbie Wistrom 03/11/08 How wonderful when He breaks down our walls. Thanks for sharing from your heart. Debbie Wistrom 03/11/08 How wonderful when He breaks down our walls. Thanks for sharing from your heart. Betty Castleberry 03/11/08 Beautiful, lyrical. Well done. Henry Clemmons 03/11/08 I would have said extraordinary, if it wasn't for the "icy heart" line.(sorry). That said, 99.9 percent of your entry was pure inspiration and appreciation for me. Thank you for sharing and trusting us with your heart. jodie banner 03/12/08 If not before, then you are definately a poet now. I found myself looking upwards for that beam of light. LauraLee Shaw 03/12/08 Well, I know NOTHING about this style of writing, but it rang beautifully in my heart and mind. I admire the fact that you are stretching yourself and trying new things. :) Debbie Roome  03/12/08 I love the first two lines. The word mature comes to mind - wonderful imagery and choice of words and skilfully written. Verna Cole Mitchell  03/12/08 This is a masterpiece of a sonnet--a keeper. Dianne Janak 03/12/08 Yes...depression feels as if during that time, no one could possibly understand your feelings, but a poem like this shared with others can break through that illusion and bring comfort.. there is hope.. others have endured and passed through to the other side.. Bravo.. masterpiece! Mandy White 03/12/08 I'm no expert on poetry, but I am an expert on battling depression. Your words spoke to me. Thanks. Sara Harricharan  03/12/08 ^_^ "Shoots forth. I spurned my God, but He found me." I LOVE your last line. It fits so much of what I feel like sometimes. Celeste Ammirata 03/12/08 This is moving story on the darkness of depression. I love the ending, where God's beam of light shines through. Wonderful! TJ Nickel 03/12/08 Loved it. Joanne Sher  03/12/08 I also LOVE the last line. You have also painted a "just right" portrait of depression. Very nicely done, Jan. Sherry Castelluccio  03/12/08 Loved this. I suffer (suffered) from depression as well. I understand the dark hold it can have. It's so amazing that despite me, God still moves. Beautiful poem, my dear. Joshua Janoski 03/12/08 I am not a poet, so I don't want to critique this. I have faced depression though, and so I could relate to the subject matter in a deep way. Isn't it wonderful how God can always pull us out, even when we are in the deepest pits of despair? I enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing.

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