My Last Great Darkness

I remember

When it swallowed all light

The first darkness

That crept slowly into the edges of me

Isolation as all else faded

Terror as the night howled

Haunting silences with a fragrance of lavender

Yet I stood

Uncertain, but defiant

And the enlightenment spoke

Showing me that every cell

Every thread of me

Was inscribed with your name

So now I exist

In my last great darkness

The angel calls “Tranquility”

Waiting

Wandering

I sit sighing

Seeking with every breath

To bless you

Seeking my homeland

Within you

Though for now

I am merely

A silhouette

In the transcendence

Of your incandescence

In the stillness of your sanctuary

Author's Note

Calma e tranquilidade
são as ordens do senhor
Calma e tranquilidade
para receber o amor

Reviews

[ReedWrite]

Does one have to be tranquil to receive love?
Perhaps...unless we find someone who sees through the chaos...reaches out and grasps our hand and leads us to that tranquility. Like knights of old, slaying the dragons of our uncertainty along the way.
The last great darkness...such an unutterably forlorn place to be. Your imagery was rich with color and emotion and depth. The flow of this poem was perfection...lilting through the reader on dark wings that fluttered and touched more than the mind. Perhaps my favorite lines were:
Though for now/I am merely/A silhouette/In the transcendence/Of your incandescence
To lose yourself so completely to another, takes a courage few possess...to live without that 'other', is a darkness few survive.
Beautifully penned...another perfect creation, C.Froman. Thank you for posting this.

[An owl on the moon]

It is a joy and honor to have you stop and read my painful ponderings. And for your question, at least for me, it was love that brought the tranquility, as long as it lasted. So yes, a gentle leading. May you always led deeper into the beauty of life around you.

[Sean M. Addams]

Very heartfelt and great imagery in this. Overall a very amazing write!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you my friend! So glad you're still here. Good to have you by!

[Sean M. Addams]

No problem

[Jade]

yeah, Um this is really full of imagery and emotions are played and carried through so nicely. I like how you used the scent of Lavendar

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for reading more of me. Most of my poetry comes from cryptic parts of me, but the Lavender is simply something I always keep in my garden. :)

[I Am Svetlana]

So utterly breathtaking the words are that you are always able to weave...so stunning, I am always amazed. The first darkness is always the worst, especially when you can't seem to understand what you're feeling. But as it visits you time & time again, you come accustomed to how it makes you feel, becoming comfortable with the certain dark place it drags you to. Darkness is scary...but that's why we have pens & notebooks as our friends so we have a positive way to cope.

[An owl on the moon]

I just love your insights and inspiration, dear friend. Thank you! I have become too familiar with darkness these days.

[Valentine]

Love the picture and your words. The first part I liked the best. Valentine

[An owl on the moon]

I appreciate your kindness so much, dear poet.

[Karmee]

remember
When it swallowed all light
The first darkness
That crept slowly into the edges of me
Isolation as all else faded
Terror as the night howled

I SO LOVED this part, This is amazing,
You have a very talented pen.
Awesome writing again....

[An owl on the moon]

My deep apologies. I almost missed your wonderful comments. Thank you so much.

[Nolo Segundo]

BEAUTIFUL! that was the only comment it needs really but the machine dictates I write more, so-- BEAUTIFUL!

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you! May you find beauty always within you, and all around you, even in the darkness.

[Tate Morgan]

You are a master of the word. It humbles me to read your works as i feel so inferior. Well done

[An owl on the moon]

My dear friend, you always lift us here. So glad you came. I still remember the day.

[Hari Om]

loved it alot ..words laid perfectly very soul refreshing work ..I really would love to have a talk with you ....regarding poems and writing

[An owl on the moon]

Thank you for your kind words. Would love to talk about poems and writing anytime. :)