The Truth of the Universe

Here he lies with broken bones

And skin that's turning from ashes to stone.

He was once all that you asked but those days have long passed

Where he tried to be what you expected him to be.

You've killed his soul, smothered his spirit

Now the darkness of night descends on the earth

And you run like terrified children to the light of the fire,

But even though you have cast him out

And his bones now rot in the cage you have wrought

He knows in his heart the truth of the universe;

Darkness does not always equate to evil

Just as light does not always equate to good.

Sometimes one must submerge themselves in darkness

To find the light within their own soul.

Reviews

[lilain]

I read this several times, and with each reading I found something deeper within the poem's meaning.

We're born in a cage or prison, as one of my favorite writers once said, and finding the means to liberating oneself from the cage is true freedom - true content. You've alluded to this in your poem, and I thank you for that.

Well done!

This is amazing! Very deep! I loved the last four lines! Great poem!

[Iman A.elazim]

Sometimes one must submerge themselves in darkness

To find the light within their own soul.

very wise method to resolve truth & beauty , seeing in darkness will

allow you to appreciate lightness , watching ugliness will help you

develop the beautiful things and sensing sweetness of your soul.

I like your style in writing .

Iman

[Reality]

"He knows in his heart the truth of the universe;
Darkness does not always equate to evil
Just as light does not always equate to good."

Amazing write, very deep. This is a poem that one must read over and over to fully understand its meaning. That line rings true, very well done :)

[Progressive Atheism]

I understand. That's all I can say....I understand.

[Bill Grimes Jr.]

"Darkness does not always equate to evil
Just as light does not always equate to good.
Sometimes one must submerge themselves in darkness
To find the light within their own soul."

Quite profound wisdom Brette. In this plastic, "all about me", greedy world, I have learned that the true light shines from within, and ironically, is the same home to the darkness. It's how we humans choose to accept the fact of our supernatural gifts within.....we actually have the choice.......To embrace the darkness as our natural mortality and use it for what it is. I am grateful the years have taught me to embrace my darkness within....( greed selfishness, melancholy, low self esteem, arrogance.......) and allow the light to outshine the darkness....(joy of raising my children, time with friends, sharing unconditional love, compassion, selflessness.....) Quite simply, personal growth comes from accepting the fact we are fragile and quite human. It's not a sin.....it's human nature. This is my favorite poem of yours by far. Keep shaing your soul my friend. This world needs your artistic prospective.

Peace,

Bill :-)

[Krishna]

I really liked this, death is so earthy when you put it that way! hehe. How old are you anyhow, come join my existentialism group. It seems like you are a deep thinker.

There is a vague feel of taoism in the poem, the whole light-dark thing is of great value to me.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

Oh yes, there is so much to be laerned from both sides I would imagine. Only those who have experienced life truly would know this though. Very telling and powerful. Thank you.
Light,
Siddartha

[Brandon]

Very nice job on this piece, keep up the good work.

[Forest Green]

Excellent, cross-sectional blend of the elements...! I believe this is one of your best poems, Brette. The final line is my absolute favorite...!

Good work.

Daniel