Bonds of Light and Darkness

• Artist: Starro Star
• Description: A story of light and darkness and one more. A poem I created, from the depths of my heart. Enjoy!!!
• Date: 04/22/2013
• Tags: bonds light darkness

Lost souls walk among us.
Both in Light and Darkness.
Those in the light never lurk in the dark,
fearful of what lies within.
Those in the dark never tread in the light,
afraid of the warmth, yet hunger for it.

Both are clueless about the other.
Those in light feel darkness is evil,
treacherous, deceitful, and unknown.
Those in dark feel the light is heartless,
shining brightly and forcing them into corners.
Both are clueless, yet so bitter.

Pushing amongst each other,
forces keeping them in place.
Absorbed in conflict, fighting, and territory,
they forget those in the middle.

Innocent yet guilty.
Honest yet a spinner of lies.
Their bonds forged,
from both light and darkness.
One of light exists in the darkness.
One of darkness exists in the light.

The path is seen and journeyed on.
Those of the darkness walk into light.
Those of the light walk into darkness.
This thing created is a special need,
a balance between the two forces,
and those in between.

Light exists, Dark exists.
And we all walk on the path,
that balances morality,
and their existence in our hearts.

Comments

[0_DaisyDoodles_0]

I respectfully disagree with my fellow critique who posted his opinion below. I feel the "ambiguity" of the poem really emphasis the fact that neither light nor darkness is "good" or "bad," but "necessary." The delicate balance you strive to portray in your subject matter also translates well into your use of language. Overall, a harmonious and thoughtful poem.

[2pound]

ambiguity isn't working for me; you paint a black and white picture but never convince me which is "good" or "bad" just push a lackluster image. remember, darkness is the absence of light but you never make that distinction clear which is hurting your poem.