In the shadow of darkness, I know not what I am capable of. In the shadow of need, would I steal? In the shadow of fear… or revenge, would I kill? Light soars through my veins, while life leaves me untroubled. Should the shadow of darkness descend, will I recognize myself? This poem was inspired by JaideepContinue reading “Shadow of Darkness”
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Buried Heads
Heads neatly tucked inside ourselves. Denial is our enemy; distractions are our downfall. We are soldiers neatly lined in formation, blindly following those whose heads are buried even deeper than our own. Where can we find light in this never-ending shade? It starts with a simple question. I steal furtive glances among my associates andContinue reading “Buried Heads”
A Veteran
He dwelled in darkness Home from Vietnam The woop woop of helicopter blades Reverberated in his head Long after he was grounded Nightmares suppressed by intoxicants Unable to escape addiction From rock bottom A shimmer of light A ray of hope He grabbed hold and pulled Out of despair Into the arms of his familyContinue reading “A Veteran”
Light and Shadow
He hides in darknessFolded in on himselfHis sharp tongue at the readyShould any dare intrudeShe dances through sunbeamsGracefully leaping over shadowsHer light is contagiousFor all those who dare to seeShe peeks into the darknessHe unfolds Sadje’s What do you see # 230 dVerse Quadrille #197: “Look Sharp, Now! (Let’s write a poem.)” Hosted by DeContinue reading “Light and Shadow”
Light After Dark
All is sweeter in the light after dark.
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