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sorenbarrett

In fright is courage in courage fright
In flight is staying in staying flight
In might is weakness in weakness might
In night is day in day is night
In light is darkness in darkness light
In sight is blindness in blindness sight
In white is black in black is white
In right is wrong in wrong is right

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  • Katie B.

    True! Astute observations.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Katie for your review and words of support

    • nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

      much enjoyed and so true

    • Friendship

      Your writing had me thinking. I may not have understood it, but here's my take. Your poem explores the duality and interconnectedness of opposites in life. The poet suggests that courage can emerge from fear, strength from weakness, light from darkness, and right from wrong. The central idea is that opposites are not merely distinct but interdependent and often coexist in complex relationships. I noticed a similarity between your poem and something I wrote yesterday; it was quite thought-provoking. Your work has its merits, and I'm grateful for the share.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thank you my friend for your read and observations. Your interpretation is the central theme of the poem and echoes that there are no absolutes. Well thought out your words are most appreciated and valued.

        • NafisaSB

          agree with your interpretation of the poem!!

        • David Wakeling

          Wow this certainly does make for some wonderful word play.Lots to think about here.I always admire the internal and initial rhyme.Well done compadre

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks my good friend for your kind words of support they are most valued

          • Lorenz

            A fascinating step into the realm of the pataphysical dualism !

            • sorenbarrett

              Thank you Lorenz for your read and comment. It may well be.

            • orchidee

              Good right, erm, write SB. lol.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so much Orchi appreciate it

              • Thomas W Case

                Truth. Powerful work.

              • Kevin Hulme

                Each one is part of the other. Well Said.

                • sorenbarrett

                  You got it thanks for the read and comment Kevin it is most appreciated

                • antra.coree

                  So true, if we search for bad in good their will be
                  If we search darkness in light there will be!
                  Nicely done 👍🏻

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much Antra for the read and comment it is most appreciated

                  • Tristan Robert Lange

                    Soren, this hit me hard. I love how the poem refuses to let anything stand alone...every quality carries its counterpart within it. The repeated structure gives it the feel of a philosophical chant, inviting the reader to look beyond easy categories and closer at the tensions that shape our lives. Thought-provoking and elegantly crafted, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you Tristan for your read and comment it is as always most appreciated

                    • Teddy.15

                      Dear sorrenbarret Superb word play and wisdom. 🌹

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thank you Teddy for the read and kind words of encouragement they are as always most appreciated.

                      • Waiting for Silence

                        I like how the poem plays with opposites—it feels almost like you’re reminding us how everything in life is connected. Good Write!!

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks so much for the read and interpretation and yes you are right not only connected but all the same one great whole

                        • NafisaSB

                          this duality is the spice of life, and it is what makes it interesting...well said...

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you Nafisa for your comment and interpretation as always it is most appreciated

                            • NafisaSB

                              🙏🏼welcome 🙏🏼

                            • Zelda Vanrooyen

                              What a wonderful poem.
                              Love itt

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Thank you so much for the read and comment it is most appreciated

                              • Durdica Porobija

                                This song, based on chiasm and antithesis, is very playful. Moreover, it shows that absolute opposites are closer than we think, that one arises from the other. Something like that.

                              • Durdica Porobija

                                This poem, based on chiasmus and antitheses, is very playful. And it certainly shows that distances are significantly closer than we think. Sort of.

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you so much Durdica for the review and most kind words of support they are deeply appreciated

                                • FrasMac

                                  None can exist without its counterpart. Good stuff!

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thanks so much I do appreciate your review and comment



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