Even in darkness

 

Even in darkness,

when a moonless sky

preaches fear from a pulpit of shadows

pointing elongated fingers…

 

When walls crumble

into a rubble strewn alleyway

and graffiti issues spray paint threats

on frantic facades dripping sabotage…

 

And kindness remains 

hidden away in sealed envelopes,

unaddressed and undelivered,

discarded in bundles of false accusations

 

Her beauty shines unending

in effervescent streams,

illuminating in a photograph, poetry

and a kind word from quivering lips

 

Caressing my heart

in watercolor enchantments

and pastel pleasures…

showing me it is not what, but who

 

For this darkness is hers,

weighted thoughts on soft shoulders

binding wrists in tethered worries

and still she smiles…for me

 

 

Reviews

[Josie E. Cook M. A.]

You paint a beautiful picture with your words, structure and breaks.

[Cassie]

Good work my dear friend, I enjoyed reading.

[rudelizard]

Amazing work my friend. This is one of my favorite poems so far.

[willweb]

Thanks so very much Rude. This was written for a friend who was experiencing a dark time.

[Tiana]

My goodness, Will! You've made me a big fan! Absolutely beautiful!

[willweb]

Thank you so much. This was written for someone very special to me. I truly appreciate your nice words.

[Dannyisawriter]

This was a great poem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[willweb]

I appreciate that Danny. Thank you.

[MomzillaNC]

Will, this is wonderful. My favorite lines:
"preaches fear from a pulpit of shadows"

and
"on frantic facades dripping sabotage…"

and
"in watercolor enchantments"

[willweb]

Thanks so very much Momz, I am happy you liked this one.

[MomzillaNC]

You're welcome. I loved this one!

[R Smith]

fantastic Will, you had me thinking you'd gone over to the dark side but right there at the end Mr. Romance lit up the page again, she smiles for you, i reckon that's cos she's read your work, great as always :)

[willweb]

Thanks so very much my good friend. You knew I'd have to light it up in the end somehow. :)

[dan]

willweb, Her light shine through the darkness, proving my theory that there exists a beacon of light for everyong wandering in the dark. Very thought provoking and well written, willweb. I most certainly will visit again and again. Thanks for sharing this with us all. take care...dan

[willweb]

Thank you so very much Dan for your kindness. I agree with you, everyone has a light and when that light shines on your heart, it can be so very warm. I appreciate you stopping by today.

[Lenah Mehzabin]

Adorable ! even when I've finished reading it , I can't help but stare. The words u chose were splendid and completely meaningful . Loved it !
" And kindness remains
hidden away in sealed envelopes,
unaddressed and undelivered,..." I liked this stanza a lot .I agree with it

[willweb]

Thank you so very much ReD. A very good friend is going through a rough time right now but she always seems to smile for me. this poem was for her.

[Lenah Mehzabin]

She is really lucky to have a friend like u : ) . I liked ur poem a lot !

[Matching Socks]

Such a beautiful poem Will.
Maybe she smiles because you give her reasons to smile. :)

[willweb]

Maybe...I just love it when she smiles. Thanks so much Ana for always leaving such kind words for me.