The Dark That Never Leaves

Lorna

When cold February came

She woke on dark mornings

Overtaken by black thoughts

And pulses of fear

 

Then light from a single incandescent bulb brought the day

 

But looking back into the mist of just waking

There was a clear prehistoric dawn rising

And ancestors vulnerable in the dark

Waiting for the light

  • Author: Lorna (Offline Offline)
  • Published: March 10th, 2018 07:06
  • Category: Reflection
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  • Michael Edwards

    Still a few prehistoric dawns in our house 0 fine work Lorna.

    • Lorna

      Thanks Michael - we're going back to "dark dawns" tomorrow as Daylight Savings kicks in.......

    • orchidee

      We got 'dark dawns' in UK in 2 weeks time!

    • Resa71

      Nice write:)

    • Poetic25

      Lorna,
      Great piece, and I love candle-light, if a power-cut occurs. 🙂

      Michael

      • Lorna

        Yes! But not the cold with no heat!!!!!

      • rrodriguez

        We're going through this prehistoric dawn right now in Puerto Rico. Thanks for the fine write.

        • Lorna

          Yes our hearts go out to everyone there..... I don't know how they can be coping........

        • Goldfinch60

          That light will always be there to take away the dark of the night.



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