A fallen caryatid
crushed beneath the weight
but beautiful none the less.
A martyr of strength
not of the body
but of the will.
Knowing she is crushed
but persisting on,
bearing her load,
in her own special triumph.
She is not beaten
for she endures that burden
too large for her
because it is her own.
and therein lies her beauty.
Beautiful Ray of Sunshine by Dainsleif, literature
Literature
Beautiful Ray of Sunshine
Beautiful Ray of sunshine, shining on me,
You give me hope and a way to see.
You help me do something I always wanted to.
You lead me the way so I can see you.
You shine the golden path to get to your feet.
You give me a feeling that makes my heart beat.
Beautiful ray of sunshine, shining on me,
You make me happy as can be!
You give me strength to overcome the toughest tasks.
You help me in ways which I could never ask.
You shine light on my life that is miserable.
You sharpen my mind when I feel dull.
Beautiful ray of sunshine, shining on me,
Word's cannot explain how I feel about thee!
By ray of sunshine, I mean y
Halloween morning 2015 my wife passed beyond the veil. C.R.P.S, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue can no longer touch her. Her love and kindness will always be with me.