The fight for light

Walking in the light

cannot be

when hearts love darkness.

Words may seem luminous

yet have dark roots.

A sour fountain

cannot yield sweet water

yet the koolaid of death

is drunk each day,

promising fruit

but causing famine.

Taste, and taste again

the would-be truth on overzealous lips.

Wait for the zesty sugar-coating

to dissolve in heaven's rivers.

Reach out, and touch that light

But you cannot -

not today,

not tomorrow - do so - 

if you don't

take that first step

and turn

your back

on darkness.

Author's Note

Painting = The Old Tower, Van Gogh

Reviews

[Abraham Kureshi]

Nice concept, and well written!

[sette]

this is one poem which can touch one's heart with profound words and meaning