I walked on a cold, misty night
Reflecting on my life thus far
I have given my life to Christ
Made wishes upon shooting stars
When released from behind bars
You could say I was born again
I’m better, but still have the scars
From a life devoted to sin
Author’s Note: This poetic form is a Huitain, which is a derivative of the French ballade. A Huitain is a complete 8-line poem composed of one ballade stanza, according to Writer’s Digest. The rules are to use an 8-line stanza, usually 8 to 10 syllables per line, and a rhyme scheme of ababbcbc.
As for the content of the poem, it’s mostly fictional. I did have somewhat of a “born-again” experience when I got sober, and I do believe in Christ. However, I was never in jail and I wouldn’t necessarily say I’m a devoted Christian. Really, I was inspired by the picture and began writing and just let the words and rhymes flow as they may!
(Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan on Unsplash)
We never know what may inspire a great poem. This piece along with the image compliment one another beautifully. thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!
You are very welcome. Blessings to you.