The Cost of Shadows

 

Like burning suns in space

we leave lights on

when we're not there

because darkness

would dominate

better to fend off

mysteries

of Rembrandt shadows

until your father says

to an empty room

"what are we made of...money?!"

and flips the switch.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this is so comical...my dad used to say that very thing...but then, yes, darkness can really scare us...and those shadows call us like demons...better to leave at least one light on...
sort of like self-protection when we have been hurt in love...we leave that one light on for protection..that guard we put up...so we don't walk into a dark room and suffer more pain, unexpectedly....

what is our heart made of?

love the metaphor...

[rutherford]

Thanks Jacob. I appreciate the time you take in your reviews. Nice to hear.

[rutherford]

PS, I'm erratic in my contributions but you are always dedicated in reviewing my work. Thanks