. Poetry from The Great In-Between

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

The Sacred Flames of Life

 



The Sacred Flames of Life


(A lone voice whispers)


Truth, Compassion, and Kindness compel Light to illuminate the darkest of corners.


Of any known day or night.


Even now in these theatres of Social Media 


But still Truth will always flow like a torrent upon an eternal journey.


Kindness and Compassion closely following in its shallow wake.


The Sacred Flames of Life speak loudly of their presence.


In Truth, it may sometimes seem like a silent Fight.


In Kindness, you may have your doubters.


In Compassion, you may receive no sympathy.


But with a clarity and majesty, always be true to yourself.


For it’s a sacred truth and a blessing.


To sometimes separate oneself from the bustling crowd.


For those who blindly follow and wallow. 


Might never leave the circle.


Always moving, but willingly submerged beneath the surface.


Sunken in a crystalline silence, as their inner voice is forever searching for speech. 


But will lie in sad isolation.


Forever probing but never finding Freedom's Road. 


To truly speak.


But the magic for those like maybe you. 


Who are never traded, waylaid or willingly imprisoned.


Courageous souls who choose to be free and not weak.


Resourceful people in Life. 


Who always try to rise when seemingly beaten.


Those whose head refuses to accept confinement or defeat.


The World and all her wonders are theirs to be claimed. 


When found.


Never searching in silence, but with a crescendo of noise and gusto.


For all they touch turns eventually into happiness. 


Through faith and conviction.


Everywhere they go.


Even though they may be hurting.


For a soul which has borne pain and risen once again. 


Is always strengthened tenfold.


So precious and imbued with such a rare beauty.


Never to be beaten, assimilated into the masses. 


But to be one of those rare souls with an indomitable will.


The World is waiting for your voice.


So go and shine as you must.


Don’t let your dreams turn to dust!


For The Sacred Flames of Life


Truth, Compassion, and Kindness call to compel you 


To use its Light to illuminate the darkest of corners.


Of any known day or night.


(C) 

Copyright John Duffy

 

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Sacred Hollow

 


Blessed be.

Velumbound.


Do you need some inspiration?


Let us begin with a transmission from The 

The Sacred Hollow.


Have you been subtly conditioned from birth to overlook your true potential? 


Here on Earth? 


But does a lone voice sometimes whisper?


Whether in sleep or in daylight? 


Open your tired eyes wide and reach for the stars. 


My child. 


See how far you can go. 


Cast off the chains of conditioning. 


That appeared as you grew older. 


Be courageous and break free from what you’ve been told. 


Go wild and mould a new mindset 


Before you become set in your ways or too old. 


Set an example for future generations to follow. 


Before your spirit returns to us. 


In The Sacred Hollow. 


(C) 

Copyright John Duffy

Sunday, August 9, 2026

Redemption

(A lone voice whispers) 



Haunted by demons

Judged by the religious


I walk the path of the righteous


For God doesn't just treasure those loyal churchgoers


He really seeks those broken 


Words reflecting a powerful theme of redemption. 


Showing a struggle between human judgment and divine grace. 


Suggesting that true faith lives in the broken and the seeking, not in the flawless.


For when the religious crowd judges you. They rely on outer rules and clean facades.


For they miss the inner battle and inner Demons.


As you carry past scars and deep struggles. 


Feeling haunted by mistakes or doubts


But still courageously try to walk the Path of the Righteous.


Still trying to do what is right. Walking forward despite the pain.


For with Divine Grace. 


God values the broken heart. 


He wants those searching for healing over those who think they are already whole.


Overcome by Pride. 


For pretending to be perfect blocks true growth. 


And admitting your flaws opens the door to grace.


For overcoming Shame. Demons lose their power when brought into the light.


 Seeking salvation is an act of courage, not weakness.


For true Righteousness is not a badge of honour.


 It is a daily choice to turn toward God while broken.


Blessed be.


(C)

Copyright John Duffy




The man in black

 


One for my visitors


 

Are you ready

 



Don't miss me...

 


Remember me

 


Saturday, August 8, 2026

The Spirit Guide

 


(A lone voice whispers) 


I’m the low whisper

Heard so faintly


In the frequencies

In-between


I move through winds of change

In your metamorphosis


Callin’ you back from sin

If you just let me in


Singin’ love songs softly

Helpin’ hearts to mend


Guidin’ lonely lovers

Back to where they began


I’m the ocean

You can swim in

The warmth when you feel cold


Though I walk in silent spaces

I’m stronger than you know


I’m your spirit guide

Walkin’ right by your side


Through the dark and the light


I’ll be there every night

I’m your spirit guide


Though you can’t see my face

When you call out in prayer


I’ll be there

In that place


I’m the strength you carry

Like steel deep in your soul


A midnight sky that’s shining

A treasure you can hold


I’m the smile on your lips

That shiver down your spine


That gentle touch you feel

When love comes right on time


In every tear you’ve cried

There’s a blessing close behind


A voice that never sleeps

Always right on time

 

I’m your spirit guide

Walkin’ every road you take


Through your fears and your faith

Through every heart that breaks


I’m your spirit guide…

In the silence I remain


Every whisper you hear

Callin’ out your name


Ohhh

When you’re dreamin’

I’m the river flowin’ through


Plantin’ seeds

Helpin’ you become you


A purple flower growin’

In your life’s stream


Followin’ you

Through every dream


I’m your spirit guide

Through the wild and the calm


On the tides of your life

Keep on holdin’ on


I’m your spirit guide

Sent from up above


Every step that you take

You’re surrounded by love


Though you may not see me

I’m always close by


A secret friend

From up high


And someday

We will meet


‘Cause I’m your eternal…

Spirit guide


(C) 

Copyright John Duffy


The Ghost of Love

 



(A lone voice whispers) 


I may be a memory... Of Christmases past..


Of wonderful times... That still linger...

And still last...



I may be... A beautiful lost sonnet...

Echoing in the distance...


Making a quiet noise...

Across fields..


Of forgotten golden dreams...


An extraordinary love song...

You may still hear...


Above the nightly screams...


I may be...

A low whisper...

Speaking comforting...


Illuminating truths...


Within your beloved mind...


A treasured memory...

You still revisit...


Maybe...

All the time...


I may be all these things...

And so many..


Many more...


But even though...

I'm not standing beside you...


Anymore...


Just remember...

It's you...


Only you...

I'll always adore...


All my treasured memories...

May feel painful...


As they come rushing through...

Those familiar doors...


Yet when the tears arrive...

And old shadows gather..


Know that I am near...

Waiting beside the unopened rooms...


Your heart still fears to enter...


A light beyond the doorway...


A hand within the darkness...


A gentle voice...

Among the silence...


And when forgotten emotions...

Rise from the depths...


Like waves upon a moonlit shore...


I shall walk beside you...

Through every hidden corridor...


Every trembling memory...

Every sacred wound...


For I am not truly gone...


I have simply learned...

How to watch over you...

From here...


And whenever you remember me...


Look beyond your sorrow...

And listen...


For my love still lingers...


In the quiet spaces between worlds...


(C) 

Copyright John Duffy


The Sacred Flames of Life