darkness at every turn

a dark turn is insight removed from the light

darkness at every turn

 

when light turns dark, it comes to be

that of cursing for eternity, and if

there are angels of the dark,

the frightened ones hope for a spark.

 

when sparks don’t light, and nothing burns

is when it’s dark at every turn, and

all of love turns black and blue, and

we all know that hatred, too.

 

when light turns dark, it seems as if

the fresh young corpses don’t turn stiff, and

we see the loveless turn to crime, and

reach that fence and start to climb.

 

the dark and hungry pray for death, and

shout “hungry” with every breath, and

once that hunger turns to pain,

would kill their souls for darkness’ gain.

 

when light turns dark, it always bleeds

on all of our intended deeds, and

nothing seems to fit just right, and

all that hatred starves the light.

 

riki © 2015

 

Reviews

[JerryB]

I hear you loud and clear, riki. I too am besieged by the dark. My dark has just begun, and it has been a long time since I spent time with Mr. Darkness. I hate to rate, so I don't. I loved your poem though, very much.

[dan]

Thank you for your kindly worded review, JerryB. I will bookmark your page and visit to read your work later. I believe everyone has a bit of darkness within them, if they are honest with themselves. That doesn't mean evil, it just means (to me) that there are 'those days' that are clouded by pain and/or sadness. It's important to not lose sight of the light when interacting with Mr. Darkness. I appreciate your read and review, thanks again! take care...riki

[dan]

If I am reviewing my own piece, what am I going to say? That it's crap? No, I give it an 72% rating, it's pretty good. That's my perspective, what's yours? take care...riki (dan)

[Falling Leaf.]

Riki,
I am crunched for time and will be brief, this was another great write, a dark and haunting piece, thanks for sharing~