Somewhere In The Night

for the Beauty In The Darkness contest

 

Out of the black soul of night

she is disguised as a child of the wind

in search of a grain of compassion

amongst the dirt of human tragedy.

 

Slipping through the trees like the breeze

till a tranquil sound that has haunted her dreams

drew her closer and closer that it felt

like a spell had been cast upon her wings

bringing her to the raging river

of every living soul's tears.

 

Curiosity drew her nearer

as she studied the flow

that brought about an eerie but peaceful feeling

as the pain that filled the currents

somehow also seemed so serene

in the reflection of the moons mystical beams.

 

She felt the rush of the water

caress her fingertips they tingled

and a single tear trickled down her cheek

for now she knew just why

humans must cry.

 

So to the heavens she returned

with joy in her heart

realizing humanity is still alive.

Reviews

[robin]

I've read a fair amount of your work and this is amongst the best...Complex interwoven melodies and yet a smooth read and resolution of a mystery. When we cannot cry we are in that darkest night of the soul where even God appears as a devilish knave. Our genuine tears and humility are the cure...for everything. Super!

[Angel Bird]

Hi dear friend
First of all thanks so much for your wonderful and so heart warming words. You're such a wonderful friend.
Wow - this piece is truly something. I think you're surely beginning to play in the highest ligue...
Deeply touching your lines fîlled with the very truth of existence. So much pain in this world, and nonetheless life is worth living. Everyone is born for a reason, and this reason we need to accomplish... Marvelous piece - I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[Tina Kline]

This seems very sad yet so hopeful. Made me think she was an angel. Very well written. I really enjoyed this poem a lot.

[Wicahpi]

This is wonderful Dale!
From beginning to end...
Great work!

[TL Boehm]

such a nice "lift" in this poem - I can't quite articulate what "IT" is in this piece that warms my stoney heart, but it does. Well done.

[closed account]

very nice cowboy!! this poem has hope!!
hope for everyone,, this world still has
compassion, it's not hopeless after all!!
great write!!

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

What a touching and haunting write. Its as if she cannot really empathize until she feels for herself what we feel nonetheless of how approachable it might seem to be - in otherwords almost otherworldly to her at first. Well done. Thank you. A really delightful and touching write.
Light,
Siddaetha

[Deborah Leah Krempa]

A very lovely poem. Well written. Thank you for sharing. Debileah

[Angel Baby]

A very well penned write. Found it to be a most interesting read. Thanks, for sharing and good luck in the contest. P.W.

[Wildfleour]

This is beautiful, Dale. I can relate to the feelings of this creature.

(The cafe is moving dreadfully slow tonight. Again.)

[Victoria Lee~]

This is so beautiful. I agree that this one of your best!!