A Light in the Darkness

A Light in the Darkness

A Poem by Davidgeo
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invocation of the idiots

the populist, the ignorant

(idiots leading idiots)

under the rule of tom foolery (and time in service)

(in the midst of a lethal danger)

was my very first combat experience


(jarring)

uncomfortable and life changing

chaotic and eventually devastating

(led by under heroes)

i remember the awful... intimately

with great intent, everyday

(to be an over hero)


very intentionally


i pain myself greatly to remember my most intimate of tragedies

                    so i can use that which would use me

(the darkness is not my enemy)

                    as a light in the darkness

(consciousness is not my enemy)

                    to safely ponder and explain everything

(sans generic identity)

                    so no one ever again has to feel this way

(the darkness is not our enemy)

                  

© 2017 Davidgeo


Author's Note

Davidgeo



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I am greatly touched that you choose to share profound thoughts and feelings of this time in your life. Know that all is not taken lightly. You have expressed yourself so well in this piece, making every word count. "I pain myself greatly to remember my most intimate of tragedies so I can use that which would use me..." a brilliant stanza and wise advice for living in this world. TKsmalls, this is no small poem. Thank you for sharing.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

7 Years Ago

Thanks for reading, I'm happy it touched you.



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Without darkness light wouldn't be so desirous. We need the both to truly grow and be human. This one was definitely deep down in how we cope with both.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

It's cool but i don't really get it
kind of all over the place
sorry :)

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

7 Years Ago

Just calling it like I see it... you have an immature expectation of what poetry can be. Not my fa.. read more
Warrior

7 Years Ago

I have to acknowledge that in art i prefer impressionism and realism abstract is not my preference.
Davidgeo

7 Years Ago

I understand your quality at this point, I find it wanting. We don't have to interact again.
I am greatly touched that you choose to share profound thoughts and feelings of this time in your life. Know that all is not taken lightly. You have expressed yourself so well in this piece, making every word count. "I pain myself greatly to remember my most intimate of tragedies so I can use that which would use me..." a brilliant stanza and wise advice for living in this world. TKsmalls, this is no small poem. Thank you for sharing.

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

7 Years Ago

Thanks for reading, I'm happy it touched you.
I particularly love the last line ... so true.

Your words here, and setting, give a tiny scope of you. This has to be my fave of yours, made me stop and reread numerous times.

A good friend of mine is a Special Forces guy. His mate (who I know) had both his legs blown off. When I met him, it was still very fresh. I observed how he chose to deal with the situation of no longer having legs. Of course there's no right or wrong ... my mate has been deployed everywhere since I've known him. Won't say much about his work, and that's fine and understandable ... we train together in Martial Arts, one of the best trainers and Zen masters I know, but he's seen and done a lot, this I know.

This poem of your has resonated X thanks X

Posted 7 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Davidgeo

7 Years Ago

I'm happy you enjoyed it. I don't often write about my military days. It's in everything I write o.. read more
KWP

7 Years Ago

I understand your feelings, but of course at the same time I don't. It is in everything you write .... read more

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Davidgeo

Johnsburg, IL



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