Beyond the darkness

 

 

 

 

Beyond the darkness

 

Shades of painted corners

face these inward fears

Now drenched in lost endeavors

and flat as the cornerstone of suffering

Caught within boundaries along wasting moments,

crying blanket feelings,

pounding on the walls of despair

 

“leaving fist prints like so many discarded roses”

 

Calling out to the endless deafness

“Time it does not heal,

scars merely cut deeper”, 

echoes among the tapered dreams

Fog engulfs the melody…slowly

chasing after poetic symphonies

playing in a westward direction

 

“horizontal compass points from this to that”

 

This weary hand trembles

violently as it reaches, pleads

Where the monochrome sun sets,

beyond the chosen horizon

in heart shaped vistas and opened arm landscapes

Trust in amber glowing beacons

wave banners of solitude

 

“free flowing fabric beckoning in rhythmic motions”

 

Forcing the stoic front door…open

Creaking hinges scream, your fears cup beneath your chest

Breathing in the stench of life

but lured by the fragrance of the future

Where sorrow drowns in cascade pools,

pain hides where it can not be found

and he waits to lift you…beyond the darkness

 

 

“and you find you have wings, shimmering in this golden friendship”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Shane Hogan Poetry]

I like the way the imagery ideas cast on your imagination...A high level poet !

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Shane.

[Lily Mae]

I'm use to my saddening writes but not yours. I know you declare healing and hope yet the journey is so bleak. I love the picture above because of the way the braid looks the rising of the kundalini. From Root to crown it expands and grows showing the embrace of the energy of healing. Beautiful my friend as always..xo

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Lily Mae. I truly do appreciate you stopping by and leaving such sweet words for me.

[David Scott]

I almost feel like I should show some reverence here Jack. This poem was deeply moving. I have to say the picture made me think of Frieda immediately. Then the words just seemed like they could only be for her as well...
No matter who this was written for, you have created a spell of sincere warmth with your words.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. I write based on what I feel inside, regardless of how dark or happy it might be at the time. I am happy you enjoyed this and understood my meaning.

[Cryingkate]

Good, After reading this I decided to let you know I will have to come back tonight when I have more time to digest the million details... I am so glad I noticed "Just Justice" below confirming the scrapings of the heart here.

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much for visiting Connie.

[Justine]

This is like taking a scalpel to scrape the inside of a heart, such is the depth of the imagery used. I like the format and the font, it's effective in adding drama to the piece. I think it could work as a vignette also. "Calling out to the endless deafness" is rife with frustration and I agree that time is no healer, we just learn to numb and live with the ever present pain. "Forcing the stoic front door open" is sublime - I love that. Excellent write here. Justine

[Jack...]

Thanks so much Justine. I appreciate your kindness and I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.

[Baby Ricochet]

A lot of heavy emotion and imagery in this one and yet an optimistic ending. Excellent work Jack.

[Jack...]

You know my motto...leave' em smiling. Well. it's not my motto but it sounded good. Thanks so much my friend.

[Baby Ricochet]

Oh yeah. Mine's F**k em if they can't take a joke.

[Kaylie]

You have clear talent, this Is an absolutely beautiful poem. Gives me a sense of hope

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Kaylie. I am humbled by your sweet comments.

[Sami Khalil]

"Where sorrow drowns in cascade pools,

pain hides where it can not be found

and he waits to lift you…beyond the darkness





“and you find you have wings, shimmering in this golden friendship"

Beyond the darkness , sadness , pain , life's misery you are pffering the hand of friendship , the voice of hope , the promise of love freely hoping she will grab it and be safe in your arms that will love , nourish and protect her from all the injustices of this wicked world...A hope exists with great people like yourself...:)...........................

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much Sami for this wonderful review. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.

[Sami Khalil]

I do like all of them. It is a joyful uplifting reading your poems with great talent...:)................