Oh frozen blackness, we are freed by a burst of warming light
How soon the sun sets taking us back to night
Oh beautiful ray of day, how quickly your flight
How bitter the taste of darkness holding us in its bite
Unloosen your bonds of pitch and tar that seal our eyes tight
And peel away skin of night revealing day in glory bright
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This poem captures the fleeting dance between light and darkness, where each moment of brightness feels precious and temporary. I was struck by how vividly you gave both forces agency; the night binding, the day breaking free. It left me with a quiet yearning for the next burst of light. 🕊️🙏🏻
Thank you Cryptic your reads are always appreciated as are your insights and interpretations. Yes light and dark are the elements here as are their interaction. Have a most wonderful day and night.
You too dear friend! May this week be a good one for us all🙏🏻🕊️
I saw so much more than just a glimpse, oh sorrenbarret so wonderful. 🌹
Thank you Teddy you are very kind.
Your poem "Glimpses" revolves around the contrast between light and darkness, symbolizing hope and despair, as well as freedom and confinement. The poet reflects on the transient nature of light (day) and the inevitability of darkness (night), suggesting a struggle for liberation from the oppressive forces of despair. The imagery evokes a yearning for enlightenment and clarity amidst the overwhelming presence of darkness.
Thank you very much Friendship for your review and interpretation of this poem. You have seen by light what shadows have obscured.
You're very welcome, Sorenbarrett
It would be wonderful if the night removed those shackles allowing more light to be freed from the darkened world, enjoyed the read
Thank you Tobani for your feedback and comments they are most welcome
You are very welcome
Lovely untangling of darkness versus light...would love to see a connection of sunrise and sunset to them as well!
Thank you so much Ninjagirl for your words of encouragement and support. Yes sunset and sunrise are points on the eternal circle of light and dark.
Good write SB. Ahh, an idea for KP and I. As you mention tar, I will tar and feather her! lol.
I have worked with it before it is very hard to get off the skin. Don't let her eat any or she won't be hungry for a long time. Thanks for the read and comment Orchi.
Just wonderful 😊
Thank you so much Nafisa for your read and kind words they are so appreciated
sorry for the belated response - but you are always and most welcome.. I enjoy your verse
Soren, this moves like a slow turn toward the sun. The light feels earned here…all the sharper for the darkness pressing in. That final image of night’s skin peeling away is a beauty, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you my friend for your kind words of support they are most appreciated.
You are most welcome, Soren!
That light will always be there for us soren.
Andy
Thank you Andy for the kind words they are always appreciated
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