Costs

At what cost do we protect each other -

at what pain

Shut out from the inside,

there's not a prickle in the silence.

With a rose bush so clean,

even it's thorns don't pierce.

With heavy moonlight in the den,

the sun will not shine.

Silence in the darkness is the only way,

giving serenity in all its forms.

At what cost do we protect ourselves -

at what lengths

Shut out from the outside,

the noise makes it hard to hear.

With every horn bellowing tone,

it covers the fears the pain. 

Where the moonlight will not touch,

silence will not grow.

That rose bush so clean,

is covered in thorns.

Author's Note

Two sides of one coin. Or is it... two perspectives from the same place.

Reviews

[ANTO]

I would say two perspective Limno. The dire need to protect loved ones can be counter-productive and backfire as supposed lies. Very often the worry of what might happen is worse than what does happen but we can do more damage trying to protect 'our world' from the imagined.
Costs is a great title. The formatting here is inspired too. Top write!

[sereenaoutloud]

the format is superb, the write is fantastic... it seems like 2 different perspective from the same place.... that need to protect our loved ones is strong but i think sometimes the best thing we can do is be there for them help provide them with the tools but let them do their own protecting while you have their back!! :)

[Chirag Kumar]

A unique format and a good flow. Lovely :D

[guy drori]

The format of this poem is very unique. I liked the line breaks as well

[Willard Wells]

Interesting concept and it reads very nicely. Fun piece. Thanks,

[dan]

The way this piece is presented is outstanding. The yin and yang, flipside perspectives are both eloquently delivered and the format brings them more into focus for the reader. A very impressive write, young man! take care...dan