In the dark

In the dark

 

 

I try to light the way,

yet the darkness closes in like a blanket.

 

I am safe,

none to hurt,

none to ignore the pain,

none to cast doubts.

 

This is where I belong,

in the shadows of who I was.

 

This was always my home,

yet I strayed away,

in the hopes there was more.

 

Now it calls to me,

bids me to come home.

 

I am not scolded for wandering,

just accepted for who I am.

 

How could I be anything else?

Reviews

[s y e]

You've got to fight the darkness and come out the other side smiling and laughing because you're stronger than the darkness, you hear me? Don't make me get my WC army to go after you. ;-)

[ron]

Thank you Sye. It's just hard sometimes.

[s y e]

I know it is hard.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Dude I give you permission to go into your dark place sometimes because we all do at some point but I refuse to agree that you should stay there.You are too nice of a person.Excellent pen buddy :)

[ron]

Thank you Vidya.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Welcome you want my flashlight ?

[ron]

No. I don't want to see what's here. But thank you.

[Vidya Bacchus]

Okay if you need it or a friend you know where to find me....

[ron]

Thank you Vidya.

[ms. barrie]

I disagree ron, the shadows is not the only place
you belong to. you're a sweet person..an extremely
talented writer.

that said, I love the thought-provoking imagery...
of one embracing the shadows, not darkness...
at times we need to seek solitude and shadows
can be comfortable. indeed, if one cannot accept you
for who you are, none are perfect. than they're not
worth your time. very insightful...well executed poem.

I enjoy writes that end in a question...leaving the reader to
ponder more about the subject matter. brilliant poem, ron :))

[ron]

Thank you Barrie. Sometimes the darkness is a well needed respite from life.

[ms. barrie]

you're very welcome ron. my sentiments exactly :))))

[ron]

You are very kind.

[ms. barrie]

in the process of rectifying that but thank you, you are as well ;)

[ron]

That's going to be hard to do, and I wish you would not try.

[ms. barrie]

can't be harder than me trying to comprehend math...thanks for caring!!!! ::)))

[ron]

Well I'm not good at math, but I do have a good ear if you need one.

[ms. barrie]

only have whine ron, no cheese...but thank you sweets!!! :)))

[ron]

Ooo then your in luck I make "Honey Wine". It's a dry wine but still taste great with the right company :)

[ms. barrie]

honey wine? got tequila? thank you ron...you're very sweet. thanks for
the smiles :)

[ron]

I can get some :)