Dark Times

Say the inverse to ward off the dark

Crisp shivers jolting achy bones

The expert wind slithers along,

Over  and within the shadows

To gust away minute bits

A clasp for bitter-sweet hope,

That long forgotten happiness

A fleeting moment when plans, places and people

Conjoin in captivated bliss

 

Timing my highs to skip the lows

Forever moving forward in time we go

 

Upon enemy territory we roam

Forget the terrorists in the far east

We have our own beast to master

Erebus our brother of chaos and darkness

In earlier times, the sound of laughter alone

Shattered the sword

Now, behold an Eros for pleasure is born

Reciprocity warrants further misgivings

Of you & that, this & them

Welcome men, to the lion’s den

You and all your brethren

Author's Note

How many layers can you see?

Reviews

[ocean_side]

Quite different and compelling poem. I understand your question of layers, as it sure does have a few. You have a lot of power behind your words, and the way you use them to create repeated double meanings is quite striking.

Really like - "Timing my highs to skip the lows" It's an interesting idea.

Great piece.

[El Chico]

Thank you Dark Soul, i appreciate the review...have a cool day

[Moonlight]

Wow on that one! And congratulations on the prize! Amazing description. Thanks for sharing! :)

[El Chico]

Thanks Moonlight :)

[Moonlight]

You're welcome! :)