I've found such inspiration and encouragement here on OS from so many wonderful writers and particularly some beautiful poets. Many have become 'my friends across the ocean'.
From time to time, and perhaps often for some, darkness knocks at our door. It comes in many unwelcome guises and here I endeavour to portray one of them. I do hope you enjoy this.
~ INTO THE DARK ~
Troubled, bitter and dishevelled
Out into the night he steps
Which way to turn he cannot fathom
In limbo, confused and perplexed
Life’s path, no longer lucid
Hidden beneath gnarled thoughts
Secreting the pledge made long ago
And now proffering a murky course
Feelings gravely stained and worn
Shed tears for love misplaced
They ache for consolation
And her warm, gentle embrace
Promises broken and moments lost
Empty darkness calls
Her nothingness so strangely appealing
Then, dolefully, he staggers forth
Words © 2010 K A Little.
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Pilgrim: Ask and ye shall have!
Mary Ann: I'm glad you stopped by. The day is getting brighter already!
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Scanner: Yep, sure does! I'm so pleased you stopped by. Thanks!
Bittersweet and so real.
Life’s path, no longer lucid
Hidden beneath gnarled thoughts
Secreting the pledge made long ago
And now proffering a murky course
You make us feel that darkness as we walk along that path. Loved it Kate.
mLee: Thank you my friend ... so glad you liked it.
Trilogy: And thank you too! I do so enjoy your feedback. Yes, I think perhaps that stanza is my favourite too .. closely followed by the next. I like the imagery of 'feelings' being physically damaged and having feelings and desires themselves!
Rated.
Related all that to this poem as I read it. Thats what a poem should do, evoke feelings. Well done.
Rated.
Charlie: Oh, a more profound compliment I would be hard-pressed to find! Thank you!
FusunA: Thankfully, this time it is not of me or mine that I write. It is fiction but was aroused in me by some I have met here on OS and it grew from there.