Light

Some people come into your life disguised as a light when they are only there to rob you of yours. And back to the nature you go in search of yourself.

Rivers they don't just flow
they glow
As if lightning is woven through every drop

Trees, they sway
they sing
Like every breath is a note

Dew drops, they shine
like diamonds
Like they have a light of their own

Flowers they glow
Like the sun
Like nothing can ever dim their brilliance

I followed
mistaking a moth to a firefly
Got robbed of all my light
Yet again
So here I am
Gathering light
So that I can glow
So that I can shine...

29/06/2024

Author's Note

Please let me know what you think of when you read this. I appreciate your feedback and points for improvement.

Reviews

[Stella Armour]

There is always light to be found even in the simplest of things if only we seek it out ..

[Neville]

It just goes to show that not everything in nature is what it might first seem to be .. a delightful poem which incorporates some very basic universal truths .. Write on my friend.. Neville

[Senu Jayasinghe]

Too true. Thank you for the words.

[Neville]

You are most welcome

[Chris Shaw]

Very much enjoyed the light here in your lines which reference the natural environment. Beautiful imagery. Yes, some people can drain your inner light away. I understand that. Pleased to stop by today.

Chris

[Senu Jayasinghe]

Your words means a lot.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I really like your use of simile in this piece.
And then ending with a last stanza that has metaphor...
reminds me of Langston Hughes and his poem "Harlem"
The use of "like" all the way through the poem and then the metaphor at the end...
that makes us wonder why he did that and what meaning can be deciphered from it.

[Senu Jayasinghe]

Thank you for the encouraging words.

[Arundass TP]

Excellent writing. Enjoyed reading 👍

[Senu Jayasinghe]

Thank you!