Bring Forth the Light

From the book Dose (2016)

Do not tremble in the dark

For that which lurks

In the dark

Trembles in the light

Bring forth the light

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Darkness can be comforting or frightening depending on whether we loathe or embrace it. I love the night and the silence when I can write without interruption or guilt from being taken away from things "important". But then, my mother said since my birth I've had my days and nights "mixed up". Don't get me wrong, I do not begrudge others their hours in the sun or their busy days filled with people and places. But I'm just an old curmudgeon of the night seeking refuge in familiar shadows. Your poetry never fails to delight, Brad. I think you're one of the finest poets on this site.

[Brad Dehler]

WHOA. Thank you so much for this kudos. I'm speachless. Not too many people really get it, my poetry. I am thrilled, you are lockstep with it. Yes, I've been a night owl since my youngest memories. We are social beings, but some of us also thrive in contemplation

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow this write is deep because we fear that what we can't see but when light comes we fear shame, love it, see the light. Thank you for sharing.

[Brad Dehler]

Yes Mauricio! Precisely. thank you for stopping by and dropping your gems. Really glad you took it in

[Mauricio Montoya]

Ur welcome but sometimes we need a wake up so thank you dropping by

[Betty Hermelee]

some of us are afraid of the dark and long for the light, and some of us thrive in the dark...the later being very contemplative, warm, engulfing, soothing and meditative; I think it is an individual preference. When i was a kid I feared the dark, but as a writer and reviewer, i love working in the silence of the dark, with only my device as my light.... nicely written.
warmly, B

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you for your kind words. Im glad you enjoyed it. Wonderful to see how much there is to elaborate on a concise idea in this poem. Thank you

[Betty Hermelee]

you're very welcome Brad
warmly, B

[Green]

Certainly that which lurks in the darkness would tremble in the light if the “lurking” is meant to convey their intentions as well. There’s plenty of things that like the dark (lol, me included a lot of the time) that have no need to nor do fear the light. It all just depends what the dark means to you I guess. But I could probably ramble about that for a while and never really say anything terribly new about it.
I like how you pack so much into these shorter writes. They’re a nice digestible length but there’s always so much more to them then it might first seem when you look at the word count.
Bring forth the light, indeed. Maybe it will be like moths and flame and draw more people to it.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you Green. I appreciate that. I too like the dark at times. This specifically addresses that which lurks- so that would not include you it seems :) Lurking as in sneaking and awaiting ambush. I appreciate your take on the brevity. It just comes to me that way- I just try not to get in the way (ie word count)... Yes, moths to a flame. Agreed.

[carl]

I find a great deal of depth in this short piece. The dark was a major adversary when I was young not surprising seeing that my two older brothers relished engaging in sudden attacks out of it at the top of the stairs or from beyond closed doors. It wasn't until as man I learned to appreciate its solace and its beauty primarily out, away, and alone. ( maybe it helped that my brothers were not there, lol ) - nice piece of work -carl

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you for the insightful reflection and I appreciate the compliment sir. Have a great day!

[jessyyjacob]

B*****d, you are a f*****g b***h to not know tge immportance of light in yoyr life wgat she did for him you are cunnibg b******s fucjibg and ysing the lught f*****g in dark with other. Greatbtonknow how fair you are.

[Gee]

There are many on here who would confess to being night owls, this the time that their creative juices flow. Me, well I'm an early to bed early riser, the quiet hours of 4:30-6:00am being my favourite time of the day.
Good morning Brad, enjoyed reading you

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you Gee! That is interesting. Right you are. I have adjusted at times and tried to shift my short hours of sleep to going to bed earlier and rising earlier but I then tend to feel more tired. Different personal clocks no doubt. I am pleased to hear you enjoy the read. Thank you!

[Sameeksha Vadisherla]

Very powerful, beautiful write! light overshadows dark.
Enjoyed it, Brad Dehler. Thank you for sharing.
Stay Happy :)

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you! I promise I will, you too as well!

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful piece. I am not afraid of darkness but I am in awe of light. Brevity which speaks volumes. I like this very much.

Chris

[Brad Dehler]

Absolutely, Chris. Thank you for this. You get it :)

[Kimiko Watson]

This is a beautiful analogy of how powerful 'light' tends to be. This is truly a remarkable piece that portrays the act of being fearless in the dark because the dark itself is afraid of a greater power. Your writing style is frank, but in depth and it allows the reader to tap into her emotions as she interacts with this piece.

[Brad Dehler]

Beautiful analysis Kimiko, thank you so much! I appreciate your keen insights.

[Writergurl]

So VERY well said. Love this write a lot

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you so much!