WITHIN YOU WITHIN ME (DARKNESS)

Part 1 a study of the human soul

This darkness that consumes me...
Consumes us
Where does it come from?
Who placed this seed of evil inside us to root within our hearts?
We allow it to control our better selves
We seek to destroy all meaningful things around us
We are lost in madness

But there is the light
It can be seen in the distance
So why avoid what can be seen?
Why avoid what gives life?
Here, in waiting, is the unknown
Stay in this comforting place
Everything capable of love will eventually end
Embrace where you are
You are already here...

Why is man so fascinated with the beginning of things?

Author's Note

My best attempt at writing something philosophical

Reviews

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

The beginning is the end and the end the beginning- great words and deep thoughts- why people choose dark instead of light they will only know perhaps it’s easier for them to cope reaching for the light and walking it brings many challenges many would rather avoid🌹

[Molko'sWhispers]

It is amazing how the words already feel like they've been in one's head; it's like you've been inside everyone's... :)
I love the question at the end, it gives a sort of final ring.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed man does have a darkness inbuilt in his soul, elsewise he could not commit such atrocities upon fellow humans. You capture the question well in this freeverse with a tinge of sadness and regret.

[Dave]

And a very good attempt it was. Darkness abides within us all and yet we are always striving for the light.
Sometimes we even reach it and that makes the struggle worth the effort.

Take care - Dave

[Tony]

There is an instinctual drive and fascination towards both darkness and light. We learn from them both. That is called growth.
Thank you for sharing your work here~

[Dark_Duckling]

I like the rift you have set up here, and the question of " why do we have darkness?" It really is an interesting topic and it is one that is hard to answer; and since we all have darkness, what are we supposed to do with it exactly?
This is a very interesting and thought-provoking poem, good job :)

[Tate Morgan]

There is always thee expectation of hope in anything new. It is hope that makes life worth living.

[Mr. Mills]

It was an amazing philosophical poem

[likesgreeneggsandham]

beautifully put, the constant struggle between the dark and the light that abides within us all

[Ana Papaya]

I think we carry both the dark and the light, so we know the difference and appreciate and respect both.
Your question in the end is magnificent. Why indeed...

[Simba]

I reread this poem today, I hope everything is getting better for you. 🤗