by Michael Shoemaker

Friends in Christ
are lampposts 
in the park
gleaming in rain
glowing through fog
penetrating the sleet
guiding my steps
over uneven pavement
radiating all through
the night
leaving warmth, glory
praise, and joy in a 
disciple’s secure
peaceful embrace.

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Michael Shoemaker is a poet, writer, and photographer. His writing has appeared in Ancient Paths Literary Journal, The Clayjar Review, Front Porch Review, Littoral Magazine and elsewhere. He lives in Magna, Utah with his wife and son where he enjoys looking out on the Great Salt Lake every day. Michael enjoys hiking, pickleball, and tennis. He is looking forward to poems being published in the Pure Slush: Achievement Anthology in July and Poetry Pacific Anthology in 2024.