Escape to the Dark.

Goldfinch60



Why are you only there in the light?

Do I have to stay in the dark to escape

Your menacing presence?

Or are you a menace?

So silently you travel with me,

But darkness kills you.

You don’t seem to harm me,

Or want to hurt me in any way.

As the light intensifies you become darker,

But as soon as the light is gone

You disappear as if a shadow.

  • Author: Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 5th, 2022 01:14
  • Comment from author about the poem: Where do shadows go.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 32
  • User favorite of this poem: L. B. Mek.
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Comments9

  • Michael Edwards

    Reminds of one of my dhildren who ased when we put off the light: 'Who put the dark light on?'

    • Goldfinch60

      Children say such wonderful things Michael.

      Andy

    • orchidee

      Good write Gold.

    • Neville



      I rather like the innocent childlike quality you have captured here Andy ..

      • Goldfinch60

        Much appreciated Neville, thank you.

        Andy

      • dusk arising

        But do you see shadows in daylight beneath an overcast sky. Shadows fear dissipated light and hide in cupboards and beneath cars.

        • Goldfinch60

          It depends on how overcast your sky is d a.

          Andy

          • dusk arising

            Good answer from a man walking in sunshine LOL. Stay out of the shadows and enjoy those rays.

          • L. B. Mek

            light, is a concept
            that's so complex, like
            which came first
            shadow or light
            if no light
            would we know
            darkness exists
            if no darkness
            would we need light,
            why do we fear darkness
            but spend six to eight hours
            everyday
            in self-induced, complete darkness
            and cherish
            the dreams, it gifts...
            (thanks Andy
            an intriguing read)

            • Goldfinch60

              Good questions Mek, thank you.

              Andy

            • Christina8

              Very good write andy!

              • Goldfinch60

                Thank you Christina. most kind.

                Andy

              • Rocky Lagou

                Wow quite the observation. Shadows are so strange, it’s like a replica of us just silently watching. Wonderful job!

                • Goldfinch60

                  Most kind Rocky, thank you.

                  Andy

                • Vamsi Sudha

                  Dear Andy,

                  Very interesting poem and loved your conceptualization !!

                  • Goldfinch60

                    Glad you enjoyed it VS, thank you.

                    Andy

                  • Crowns4Christ

                    I think think that shadows are our inner selves trying to be brought forth into the light

                    • Goldfinch60

                      Very likely Melissa, that light is always within us.

                      Andy



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