Deceivingly the dark
entwines itself around the light,
like a serpent slithering to discover weakened flesh
and we are duped under safety's mantle
where shadows pervade.
Eyes stare in dismal perplexity
at an overcast world, obscuring
comprehension's illumination.
Sinister images flash
to darken the soul,
while strains of light
struggle to filter through.
To look around
at childhood innocence
as they cavort without a care,
or new life as Spring's cycle
reminds us of our endurance,
flames of promise are lit
as darkness is banished.
The duality
is forever in conflict,
grappling with both
becomes our free will decision.
Author notes
Duality
In a list
A contest entry
- Sweet Evil by PerfectImperfection.
675 points, ended March 31, 2008, 12 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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There is always an opposite force present, the duality that resides in everything and everyone...I liked this
~Sinister images flash
to darken the soul,
while strains of light
struggle to filter through~
... the words "struggle" and "strain" speak perfectly to the battles within oneself.
until immolation
Grimoire -
An excellent piece of thought composed within the lines. This speaks much of the duality that can become infused with each shade of life. Nicely done! Thank you for your entry!
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You've done an excellent job of carrying the light vs. dark metaphor throughout this piece. I especially like the image of:
flames of promise are lit
as darkness is bansihed.(although there is a typo there.)
Wonderfully expressive images you've created here. Well done
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