The Shadow Eats the light

The antithesis of darkness

The Shadow eats the light;
The ugliness of the world
emphasize its beauties;
The rare moments of sincerity
That quenches the hollow;
The glow that grows in the dark;
The flame that chases the shadow;
The light that is visible
Only because of the dark

Mai L. Nissen, April 2012

Author's Note

Art by Ditte Løfgren
http://ditteloefgren.com

I welcome any constructive criticism and suggestions

Reviews

[Sophy Freebirds]

This poem just emphasizes the existence of paradoxes in this world.I like reading dark stuffs .Not that i am depressed or anything . but i have a thing for it. And the antithesis here explained a lot. we often curse darkness but we forget that due to it we shine in light.A thoughtful write. Its the first work of yours i have read and i must say i am not disappointed :) *god bless you*

~Sophy

[Mai L Nissen]

Thank you, for your kind words :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Your words are true. Shadows can be friend when we are surrounded by pain and misery. You said a a lot in the short poem. Each line opening the door to thoughts and possibilities. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Mai L Nissen]

Thank you for taking the time to read it and sharing your thoughts!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome.