darkness

[Crimson Stormfire]

there resides a darkness here
cold and remembering
calculating and devious
in acts that need not be seen

that darkness hides the chtulu
the madness within
the deep maw of insanity brims
with arcane knowledge.

these are the paths of shade and shadow
where light cannot go.
as thieves some of us dare
to steal some of that knowledge
locked deep within ourselves

and upon it shine the light of
scholarly wisdom
and thus learn from
our true self, from the darkness within.

to try and banish or negate the darkness
we deny our true selves and
create another construct
also incomplete and somehow wrong.

a balance to be struck and bargain to made
with the dark madness, creates the whole
and completes the being.

I walk the paths of shade and shadow,
with Wolf, Bear, Eagle and DEER,
my guides in dark country.
to know thyself within and without
these are the things
for which my darkness schemes.

[SilverLeaf]

I like that you wrote about darkness in this way. Darkness is immediately represented as something to fear in regards to so many people. I have always felt that in darkness we have the opportunity to learn so much truth. Whether it be the darkness within ourselves or the darkness around us. It can be a place of sanctuary, of peace and knowledge.

Thank you for sharing this. I really enjoyed it!

Many blessings to you,
SilverLeaf

[Crimson Stormfire]

thank you !

[Crimson Stormfire]

there are more "dark" poems and stories to share ....but not right at the moment.
i believe we all carry some "darkness" even if it is just enough to balance us it is there and yes i agree we can learn from "it"

[Naleena]

I always say that in this form we are neither angels or devils, but something inbetween; something pitiful and beautiful that struggles between light and dark. I really enjoyed your poem ..especially the part where you are not alone in the darkness. To walk with wolf, bear, eagle and deer is an honor indeed Sometimes the way out of the darkness, is through the darkness. Very beautiful. Would like to see more of your poems when you are ready to share.

[Crimson Stormfire]

i have littered the woods with these words from the paths of shade and shadow...they are yours to find....