Bring Forth the Light

From the book Dose (2016)

Do not tremble in the dark

For that which lurks

In the dark

Trembles in the light

Bring forth the light

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Darkness can be comforting or frightening depending on whether we loathe or embrace it. I love the night and the silence when I can write without interruption or guilt from being taken away from things "important". But then, my mother said since my birth I've had my days and nights "mixed up". Don't get me wrong, I do not begrudge others their hours in the sun or their busy days filled with people and places. But I'm just an old curmudgeon of the night seeking refuge in familiar shadows. Your poetry never fails to delight, Brad. I think you're one of the finest poets on this site.

[Brad Dehler]

WHOA. Thank you so much for this kudos. I'm speachless. Not too many people really get it, my poetry. I am thrilled, you are lockstep with it. Yes, I've been a night owl since my youngest memories. We are social beings, but some of us also thrive in contemplation

[Chris Shaw]

Beautiful piece. I am not afraid of darkness but I am in awe of light. Brevity which speaks volumes. I like this very much.

Chris

[Kimiko Watson]

This is a beautiful analogy of how powerful 'light' tends to be. This is truly a remarkable piece that portrays the act of being fearless in the dark because the dark itself is afraid of a greater power. Your writing style is frank, but in depth and it allows the reader to tap into her emotions as she interacts with this piece.

[Writergurl]

So VERY well said. Love this write a lot

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you so much!

[1809 Black Plague Decem..]

Wowsers! I agree so in depth. great write!
----Maynard

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you!

[FGFRANKLIN]

I really like this. The light sends the shadows fleeing. "Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart." Psalm 97:11 There is joy where there is truth and truth is revealed by the light.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you sir! Absolutely. I appreciate your sincere response. This is so real and you brought it to light.

[NormaZ]

I love your poem, so optimistic, going from the dark to the healing light. So much packed in this short poem!

[Brad Dehler]

It warms my heart to see that you love this poem. Thank you thank you!

[Zatoichi]

Great poem, beautifully concise.
One nit to pick have I- you could lose the first word in the second line. The “For” as used there is archaic and unnecessary, imho.

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you for the input. I am meticulous in my word choice and so I do appreciate your take on what can be left out. I left in "for" to transition to a level of encouragement rather than stating facts. That was the logic.

[Richard🖌]

Paraphrased from Genesis 1: "And, in the beginning the earth was without form, and void; and, darkness was upon the face of the deep; and, God said, 'Let there be light,' and there was light."

Well, Brad,
You can easily tell my propensity to pontificate has already exceeded your succinctly deep verse.
I've found that what hides in the dark is scared of what light reveals … which your words have already so concisely and brilliantly spoken.

Love a poem that imparts so much in so little space.
Brava, Poet! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you so much for this input. Thank you i am humbled by your compliments. Loss of words here. Much much much appreciated!!!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I gravitate to shorter pieces like this. Brevity is quite a forte to have. Well done, Brad!

[Brad Dehler]

Thank you very much. Yes the grand majority of my writing is concise, dense and brief

[Kelly Scheppers]

Perhaps Shakespeare said it best. "Brevity is the soul of wit". Remember that!

[Brad Dehler]

Duly noted :)