Imagination

reminding myself that I will not crawl back into that hole......again.

Imagination is not an Abyss. An Abyss has no shape or light, that can be spoken of.
I have known and I know the Abyss, as intimately as it has known me.
I will not look into it anymore, and I see no reason to,
and quite frankly I am tired of it.
Into a monster that has no heart or soul, but is full of eyes.

Reviews

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

The dark can overtake humans so easily
We need the light on in us always
I’ve been there too don’t worry
Love your powerful write here

[light and ashes]

Thanks so much, Julie. I am so glad that you stopped by to review, though, I am not glad that you can relate to such a dark write.

[duff]

Oh I really like this. I do enjoy a walk on the wild side. Dark and unnerving. Confront our demons. Black eyes and no soul. into the abyss we dive. Wonderful writing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and those eyes are so creepy and unnerving.
I went through a period in which I got very close to that edge.
those eyes almost had me.

[light and ashes]

They did have me, jacob. It is sad but true.

[John the Baptist]

Both imagination and the abyss lie within us. We have the choice as to which one we will abide in. Strangely, some choose the abyss.

[light and ashes]

Well said, and it is strange isn't it?......

[willweb]

Good choice not to stare into it anymore, it doesn't do anything, like you said, it has no shape or light, I am sure it can't sing or dance. There is nothing pretty about it. What we need to do is leave that abyss behind us and keep our eyes focused forward...always looking forward, find what makes you happy and keep it right in front of you. Kind of a dark one my friend.

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Perhaps writers-block is the abyss. Idk, I took this to be about writing. Every time I see imagination or inspiration I think of writing. But I also feel this poem is talking about so much more. tyfs

[light and ashes]

This is about depression, but super stubborn writer's-block can cause depression, I suppose, it can definitely make it worse.
I know that! Thank you for dropping by! I truely appreciate it!

[Perdition]

Everyone has to walk their own Boulevard..some catch hold of the wind in a decent abyss and others write about a distant place, some planet out past Jersey where they still have record shops and cotton candy. Maybe frequent a tattoo parlor where you dare in the window but never go in cause why? If I want to bleed I'll go to the ocean and talk to God. or whoever is next in line. But you're right it can be a monster if you don't have a handle on the reigns. Best to keep away then. I like pouring out Coltrane and Davis .. maybe some Blues tuned to the E flat. Piano with whiskey and just let the night and the candles make new parades on the wall. it's good for me to spit into the abyss though, every now and then just to see how deep it goes. I never know my edges otherwise. Happy to hear you've found your peace though..getting lost is a weary road and that dog sounds tired. Thanks, Light and Ash~

[light and ashes]

I am so happy you found this on your own, as it was inspired by our conversation. I dont know that I have found my peace, but I am on the road..or the path, whichever you prefer. Thank you so much for reviewing, and being so attentive to my writing!

[Perdition]

Well, that's sorta what we do here in the old creaky cafe...lol. I noticed the influence and "proud to be a part of this number" Morrison.. so good...I have a tendency to write much easier when given the right time and type or influenced by whatever works so it was a pleasure and I'm glad I could lend a "something"..lol. Thanks...Stay away from that edge now Light and Ashes...It's all mine!!

[light and ashes]

Lol, well, I think that maybe I might let you have it...maybe. There may come a time when I have to revisit it. Not depression, but the great unknown..or the Abyss in general. As it has, in fact, taught me a lot.

[Perdition]

Well, write it out...Let us all in..smirking~