Michael Shoemaker

Lamposts in the park

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.

Michael Shoemaker is a poet, writer, and photographer. His writing has appeared in Ancient Paths Literary Journal, The Clayjar Review, Littoral Magazine, Pure Slush Poetry Anthology and elsewhere. He lives in Magna, Utah with his wife, and son where he enjoys looking out on the Great Salt Lake every day.