I like to write, and poetry is one of those things that when I'm in the mood, it all just flows. I've been experiencing a lot of spiritual epiphanies as I've made my break away from Christianity a few years ago, identified as an atheist, and then returned to faith, only to come to the point now where I'm not religious at all. Spiritual, maybe. This poem sort of captures how I've been feeling about all of that. Darkness and Light What is darkness, what is light Can either one Solve my plight? I’ve played in the light Running from the dark Only to come back to Reality, so stark But, one soon learns a very harsh truth That reality offers risk But, it also can soothe Darkness and light Can’t live alone They need one another For a soul to grow But, darkness isn’t what we Have been taught to believe It’s not frightening nor ghoulish It’s meant to relieve The light can be blinding If we get too close It’s thought to be godly But, who would really know? Darkness and light Two friends on a stroll What we do with both Will determine their toll What you make of your life Is all that there is There is no cosmic genius There is no Great Quiz Face your demons They are probably your creation Shine the light on them There’ll be no condemnation Like a wild ride Life twists and turns Ride the darkness And, don’t let the light burn Behold who you are Embrace your deepest self Don’t worry too much You will rest soon enough Darkness and light I’ve come to know both I won’t run from either For they are betrothed So listen to my words They can save you much pain Don’t run from darkness Celebrate its reign ((oops, sorry, I just noticed the poetry thread))
