a loud mind, a big heart

is what i have in me, today,
i won't look over my shoulder,
afraid of your shadow,
i am trying to love the darkness,
how else, but by shedding light,
it's not the absence of light,
that matters, but the feeling,
alone, when you are with somebody,
i won't drive the darkness,
the tears away, because light
falters without it to a star
a million miles away,
a little darkness is necessary,
so i could watch you bloom,
from the ground up to the mirror
in my eyes, i have always wanted
our reflections, together,
still bright and clear,
in the after-light

Reviews

[barleygirl]

The title of your poem definitely describes you, & also your message being louder & clearer than is usual for many of your poems. I like the way you show how some darkness is necessary in life . . . kinda reminds me of my Easter poem, where being stripped of all lightness has led me to a place of enlightenment. Your imagery is well-stated in this message to convey a strong undercurrent of confidence.

[highonwords]

thank you so much, my friend, for the compliment, the lovely comment and wonderful visit - much appreciated :)

best,
steph

[Georgina Cross]

I love the contrast in this poem and the concept that only with darkness can light be found. The way in which it is structured is fascinating yet i think perhaps the punctuation could be adapted to break it up and create a harder hitting impact on the reader.
I will enjoy reading and reviewing more of your work and hope you will look at mine :D

[highonwords]

might take a look at it again - appreciate very much you kind words and lovely visit - thank you so much - glad you like the poem :)

regards,
steph

[Lydia Shutter]

Being alone is not necessarily being lonely. The darkness can be a good thing. It makes us appreciate the light. Lydi**

[highonwords]

thank you, lydia, for your kind words

steph

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, the absence of company when you are in the company of others...stems from inside...the loneliness starts there ....blooms away from us and then ties us to its darkness..

and we can only reflect upon that which we had hoped would happen.

j.

[highonwords]

marvelous insight. my friend :)

thanks,
steph

[Lyn Anderson]

Beautiful piece, this one. Your new style is merging with your old and a lovely form is emerging -- your voice speaks clearly, and resonates -- without the bad there is no good, without the darkness, no light. Yes. You speak the truth.

[highonwords]

thank you so much, my friend, for your insight and visit :) always appreciate it :)

best,
steph