Dark Night of the Soul

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THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL 

Through the dark night of the soul

With no treasure maps to guide me

No helpful signs along the way

No hiding from that bird of gloom...

Through loneliness's grey shadings

Over starless and moonless slumbering

Under clinging shrouds of blackness

I have been one acquainted with the night...

 When hope was adrift on sea tides

Witches rode on hideous brooms

In the dead of pitch night

Cold shivers ran down my spine

To a grave of skeleton memories

When I lost my way in a labyrinth

Of disillusionment and pain

ln one moment of time

I was one acquainted with the night.

 

 

 

(c) Helen Margaret Crutchett 2008 (All rights reserved)

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

"In the dark night of the Soul, bright flows the river of God."
(John of the Cross)

Reviews

[Einstein Noodle]

somber mood..so relatable ... it is that night time terror that seeds ones faith ...it looses its power once learned ...becomes a welcomed velvet ;) i am reminded of the Bible line:
"O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?" 1 Corinthians 15:55
E.

[Helen Crutchett]

Many thanks for your kind and welcome review!
Helena

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ....................

[Hebe]

Superb! You took me on a journey with you down that dark labyrinth ... the imagery jumps out at you and so does that nasty witch !! Loved it...

[Helen Crutchett]

Your kind words warm my heart. Thank you so much for reading and leaving such a lovely review!
read moreYour kind words warm my heart. Thank you so much for reading and leaving such a lovely review!

Helena

[Richard🖌]

Powerful, Helena!
But, what else would we expect from your glowing pen than the depth of imagery, emotion, and metaphor you always so skillfully grace us with.
Gripped in the throes of sorrowful pain and the ever-present uncertainty of life, itself, one can perceive both dark and light in ways not normally allowed to us … portals in mind, soul, body, and spirit open in such ways one sees with new eyes, let's say.
Well, you've hit me so hard with this one, Helena, I could pontificate your eyes off … LOL! So, lest I do, let me close by saying, "Welcome back, and may your poetry take on a brighter glow, henceforth!"
Fantastic flow and word choices, presentation, and picture selections to befit this stirring episode, BTW!

Big hugs 'n smiles to You, Helena! ⁓ Richard : )

[Helen Crutchett]

Ohh my, Richard! You will make me blush with all those kind words my friend. I'm sure I don't deserve it....no where in your league by any stretch of the imagination. But it's lovely to hear! LOL. thanks so much Richard.

Helena

[iliOZ]

just loved it!
definitely my taste
thanks

[Souladareatease]

Indeed, the dark upon life, blind we are much of it....
Looking for lights in life I always do, and try to keep close the ones I find...
You capture this greatly!!!
chilling work!!!

[Marie]

THis comes to all of us...no maps to guide, no light to show the way...

[Helen Crutchett]

Thanks heaps Marie!