Darkness

Darkness is a place I love,
For no one can see you there.
It covers you with a blanket,
For you and your despair.
Sunlight shows all your faults and fears,
Leaves you in the open with nothing but tears.
So give me back my darkness,
And give me back my pain,
Keep me from the sunlight,
Never show me again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Smith Avatar
February 16, 2010 at 10:33 AM
this is a great poem very true i can definitly feel out in the open sometimes and i could lock myself away for days (i have agoraphobia) so this poem was right up my alley! =)jo
Chircop Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 1:01 PM
im enjoying reading you--Charma
Guzzi Avatar
October 15, 2009 at 12:59 PM
sigh..it can be a good friend try Asofter Shade of Grey or The Mother's loom..both about darkness. Light & Love
Burton Avatar
September 22, 2009 at 11:32 PM
different and unique! enjoy your night!:) d:b.
Brown Avatar
September 14, 2009 at 5:12 AM
I enjoyed reading your heartfelt poetry today Alan. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
Guzzi Avatar
September 13, 2009 at 12:38 PM
darkness can be a comforting friend I agree. Also, the light can be harsh and too revealing, good write! Light & Love
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