"Unto Dawn" and "Moving Forward"

My collection of short stories and poetry tend to be dark and depressing, because that was what I was feeling when I wrote them. In the case of these two poems, I was attempting to write something more positive. I still see them as coming from a dark place, but with a sense of optimism.

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"Unto Dawn"

I have worn out negativity's demand;

I'm beginning to see scars

                    that are not by my hand.

by MFW III

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"Moving Forward"

Behind the wheel

I drive alone to notes, percussion, and soft and screaming vocals.

Soothed by the sounds of harmony and chaos and the gray clouds above.

I make my way, some way, somewhere, and I don't care,

As long as there is no rush but the rush of the moment.

Following dotted lines

I am kept on track, but free to cross over when no one is watching.

And no one is watching, no one is watching, no one is watching.

I lose this odd feeling of bliss when the sun sends a kiss,

A reminder that He is watching, He is watching with love.

Facing the sun

I follow these lines with lyrics flowing and music sounding.

Discovery presents as clouds part and the sky burns orange.

I discover a new sense of bliss provided by a saving grace,

And continue on my way, away, with the rush of the moment.

by MFW III