The dark night of the soul

One of my latest poems.

At night when dark deeds come to play,

and when all sins don't wash away, 

and all the priest does is pray, 

for the blessing of a new bright day. 

At the night of sorrow and becoming despair, 

when the battle is nigh and never fair, 

and all the ghosts of the mind abide there, 

and all the paths and roads lead to nowhere. 

At the lonely night of forget, 

where true siblings never met, 

at the sad night of pain and regret, 

where the grim reaper may be waiting yet. 

On that most furious night cry high, 

that timeless souls never truly die,

and the flaming spirit does not lie, 

to endure life, we all must try. 

Author's Note

Felt like going a bit dark on this one.
All visits and reviews are deeply appreciated.
Thank you for taking the time to read my work.

Reviews

[Amy R]

Tis poem reminded me of myself, some night I sat and wrote one page of very dark poetry and your words summed up part of it, and later I threw it away, cause writers block,.

Your poem delves into the emotional turmoil experienced during dark times, portraying imagery of night, battles, ghosts, and existential pain. which touches on the spiritual world (priest and grim reaper).

VERY GOOD POEM.
It encourages us readers to recognize the light that can emerge from darkness and the necessity of enduring life's challenges.

Thanks for sharing.
-Amy

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much Amy. Your visit and your review are deeply appreciated. I really like the way you viewed this work. I am so glad you enjoyed this poem. Take good care friend.

[Amy R]

You're welcome, glad I could make u feel so...
U take care to .. 😊

[Poetic Beauty]

My mind tend to race and think negatively at night. I’m slowly retraining my brain to not dwell on what can not be change and to not think negatively about myself or the circumstances in which I’ve lived that day

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much for your visit and your review.
I think you do well. It is good we don't have negative thoughts. But in my poetry I like to write about such things sometimes. Take good care friend.

[poetgurl]

I love that opening to this write, WOW!
This is quite a awesome write really, so full of truth on the matter.
Nicely written .

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much. Your visit and review are deeply appreciated. I am so glad you enjoyed this piece.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Take good care dear friend.

[carl]

Dedication and determination in spite of oppression, misfortune, and adversaries is always the best approach even if not the easiest avenue but encouraged by the truth of " timeless souls never truly die,
and the flaming spirit does not lie " make it possible - enjoyed your prospective - well done -carl

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you Carl.
I agree with your words. Your visit and review are deeply appreciated. I am glad you enjoyed this poem.
Take good care friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Sometimes, there is a comfort in darkness. We can hide there. During the darkest of hours all our ghosts and regrets are out to haunt us. They lose their power, the more often they come out. You end on a positive note. There is only forward. Good to read you again Ancient. Happy new year.

Chris

[The_Ancient_Rock]

Thank you so much Chris.
Happy new year. I am so glad for your visit and your review. Yes, forward is the way. I am happy you enjoyed this poem. Take good care friend.