When Darkness Returns

by Deana   Apr 2, 2009


Lightening flashes across a midnight sky
Moments of vision blindingly bright
Deep into the soul the revelation burns
Choosing not to see, when darkness returns

Demons wander through memories of old
Laying a foundation of doubt, in breezes cold
Sensualities aroma fading and hard to discern
Choosing not to feel, when darkness returns

Gentle touches tell such evil lies
Empty promises meant to hypnotize
shadowed dreams left alone to yearn
Choosing not to think, when darkness returns

Too weak to fight the dragons fire
Beginning to regress and tire
Sought knowledge but couldn't learn
Choosing not to love, when darkness returns

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  • 15 years ago

    by Melpomene

    Deana,

    I think i've only ever had the pleasure of reading one of your poems before and that was a long time ago. I'm glad I read this piece though it really sparked an interest. I think alot of individuals have been in this place in life, sometimes we just have to break away from darkness as hard as it sounds.

    I felt like I was watching a movie that was created in black and white, strange I know but while reading I saw a beautiful woman looking out of a car window at a darkened sky and when lightning flashes it's like a flash back for the audience seeing past events and recaping.

    I'm not usually a fan of rhyme but for some reason I didn't realize it was rhyme until the end. I was too hooked within this poem to actually hear the rhyme, I heard the words instead and that is what a poem of rhyme should be like. You usually only noticed the rhyme when it seems forced in my opinion.

    I loved the imagery within this poem, it was beautiful yet dark, It drew me in as I felt as though I could of been in this situation at many times of my life. You wrote this with such elegance and even though it was a sad poem it held such beauty. You honestly captured me here. Thanks for writing such a lovely poem. It was heartfelt.

    -Mel

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