Shadow in Oneself

A shadow is an area where direct light from a light source cannot reach due to obstruction by an object.

Shadow in Oneself

 

I meet a shadow

In the motionless pitch-dark

Whispering disquiets

From achromatic impediments

And nestled

In unconscious hidden aspects of myself

There rested

An impoverishment of personality

 

Oh to rid

A wretched self I do not wish to be

An inferior creature

Wanting dark forbidden impulses

Becoming antagonistic

When misunderstood or seemingly neglected

Strewn nonchalant with

Both ill considered thoughts and deeds

 

The imperative challenge

Is to suppress unpleasant negativity

Recognizing dark facets

Of persona as current and authentic

Submitting accountable

For what I projected onto others

To gain a liberation

Much greater than mere self-image

 

Philliozofee@2012

Reviews

[Larry Dyson]

an an appropriate description of all of us I do believe..at least those who seek redemption..."The imperative challenge

Is to suppress unpleasant negativity

Recognizing dark facets

Of persona as current and authentic

Submitting accountable

For what I projected onto others

To gain a liberation

Much greater than mere self-image"
excellent

[Sami Khalil]

To gain a liberation
Much greater than mere self-image.
I like that.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Hello Phil- I felt akin to these words, wonderfully written and heartfelt.

Chloe

[Valentine]

Sometimes our inner self is our own worst enemy..Valentine

[*** Hey Jude***]

You share powerful truths from the heart. Starting off strong, and continues throughout. The last two sentences bring this write an end to begin again.
Well done my Friend!
~ :-)

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

Excellent, extremely thought provoking :)