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I speak to the darkness
That I've grown accustomed too
Because it does not judge
Having been exposed to
All the worlds fears
The tears shed while alone
The madness that grows
Within a fevered mind
After the day has given you
The cold shoulder
Dana
*Written for dVerse Poets
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It's just one of those days.
ReplyDeleteYes ma'am it has... but I feel tons better now! Thanks for stopping by!!
Deletedang...felt that....and had days like that as well...
ReplyDeletethe dark can fool you though with its embrace...
did me for a while...smiles.
For now I'm just taking comfort in the calm quiet that it brings, but I know not to delve too deep! Thanks Brian!
DeleteI can so relate and this poem translates the feeling so well. Glad to know I'm not the only one who experiences this.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to hear that as well because in the moment, you feel like the only one in the world. Thank you Kimolisa for stopping by!
DeleteLove it, Dana. The first verse is powerful. Succinct and powerful---the whole piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Jessica!! I really appreciate your awesome comment!
DeleteI think we all have days of darkness and cold shoulder ~ Good one Dana ~
ReplyDeleteYes we do... they can bet tough, but a new day always comes!Thank you Heaven!
DeleteSparse but powerful - this is great work - real poetry... Scott www.scotthastie.com
ReplyDeleteThis is possibly the nicest thing anyone could say to me... it pushes aside any doubt about the worthiness of my poetry to be seen along with some of you all's.Thank you very much Scott!
DeleteTruly, sometimes the dark can be comforting. I like it sometimes as it gives me license just to be peaceful within myself with no one or nothing to disturb.
ReplyDeleteI have been finding comfort in the quiet and predictable night.I agree Mary!
DeleteHi Dana,
ReplyDeleteI guess we all have dark days sometimes I could feel the message.
It's a part of our nature as humans to have such a wide range of emotions... Thanks for stopping by Truedessa! It's good to see you back!!
Deletei love the darkness that doesn't judge...sometimes we just need that space to sit and be and lick our wounds without someone telling us something..felt
ReplyDeleteYour poetry definitely belongs side by side with mine. Here, in just a few short lines, you have captured something that is pretty much a universal experience - bad days, weeks, months, even years - and a human need to find a place where we are not being judged. Well done - and more strength to your pen!
ReplyDeletethe night, at times, can offer a cool solace. thank you for the truth.
ReplyDeletesometimes night is a comfort, life is a curious business
ReplyDeleteI have at times been able to relate to this. I think we all have :)
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