The Darkness

[crazymadi]

I am pursued by the darkness that follows me with the ardency of a lover.

At night it lies next to me with open arms.

It whispers me into its black embrace.

In the light of day, I feel it still, just out of sight….

Lurking…

Waiting…

It came to me first as the ocean.

I was young then, and did not know its power.

I ran after the waves that

Comments

[solo_from_uncle]

Very beautifully written and poetically expressed. Darkness never fails us and is the ever patient, truest love. Your poem expresses this in a very touching way. I have a hard time reading it to a Jimmy Buffet soundtrack, tho'. Cheeseburgers and depair are like matter/anti-matter. Good to see you writing here again!

[crazymadi]

Thanks, Solo.

The darkness loves Jimmy Buffet. In fact, he is the crown prince of darkness. Think about it. Could any one possibly that relaxed naturally?

[kitrona]

O.O That's beautiful... and scary...

[crazymadi]

Thank you so much!

See that's the truly frightening thing about the darkness. It has a beautiful allure.

[kitrona]

It does. It really does. And it's tenacious, always waiting.

*shivers*