dark light (haiku)

a prayer for our brothers in freedom devastated in france

a city of light

traumatized and quieted

now whispers in dark.

 

dan © 2015

 

Music: "Breaking the Habit," by Linkin Park

Author's Note

Reviews

[TM]

I love this Paris tribute. Whether or not what Coyote said was true or not (no saying actually saying it's not) metaphorically, they were still put into the dark. This is beautiful and I'm glad you wrote it.

[dan]

TM, Thank you so much for your kind words, especially for reviewing my piece when I am sadly unable to review your long writes. If you ever write poetry PLEASE send me read requests, please??? take care...dan

[TM]

Its not problem :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Paris did not stop. One of the writers. Wrote dance, sing and drink in the city of lights. Don't allow them to make us know fear." If we are overtook by fear. Terror had won. A sad day for this world and Paris. Awake-up call for the world.
Coyote

[dan]

John, I'm not suggesting Paris or France has 'stopped.' But (like 9/11) they must take some time to collect themselves, huddle together and tug strongly on their persevering spirit. And like 9/11, the world is united with the French, we are one within that spirit. Thank you for your read/review. take care...dan

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome Dan.

[-Scribe in Style-]

Deep! Nice job! Short but sharp!
Keep writing... :)

[dan]

Thank you for the kind words. take care...dan

[AaronFreitas]

Perfectly penned my friend... I read what you said below about it feeling like 9/11. For me it feels the same... it's not just about our country or another country it's about us as a human race and the way we give away life as if it's not precious. Awesome write

[dan]

Aaron, Thank you so much for the kind words. The free world now has to determine how to deal with this growing monstrosity infecting too much of the world. I just hope it can be done with the most minimal loss of US military lives. I pray for ALL of us now. take care...dan

[Crystal Overmeyer-Birmi..]

This made me cry. Its such a sad time in our world. The words you write may bring a little flicker of light into this sad time. Thank you for your talent

[dan]

This was born more of inspiration than talent. These tragic events brought back horrid reminders of 9/11 and helped we Americans understand what the citizens of France are going through. Thank you for your kind and feeling words. take care...dan

[Philip Muls]

Paris traumatised. You capture the drama in 3 lines. Amazing Dan. Down to the bare essence. What else is there to say right.

[dan]

All we can say to France right now is, "We stand with you." Their grief will spawn strength that will light their way. Thanks so much for your kind words, Philip. take care...dan

[Melinda McQueen]

I read the poem before reading the caption and I knew exactly what the poem was about.
Well penned.

[dan]

Melinda, Thank you so much for your read/review. I appreciate your kind words. take care...dan

[emme33]

It's amazing how so few words can be so poignant... this is truly moving, well done

[dan]

emme, Thanks so much for your kind and understanding words. Mine were written with a broken heart as it's guide. take care...dan

[jacob erin-cilberto]

beautiful and haunting tribute to the lost souls, slaughtered with hate....innocents, no logic...

powerful to say it in three short lines.

[dan]

Powerful, like the thoughts your review contains. This almost feels like 9/11, just a bit more distant. Thanks so much for your kind words. take care...dan