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From the Midst of Darkness

It was in my darkest moments that
 I found I wrote my best
Like a volcano my emotions 
would explode from the caldera of my soul
Molten nouns, verbs and adjectives
 poured forth from somewhere deep within
 Flooding every line like a tsunami hitting the beach
Swelling red hot rivers of ink burned up every page
While plumes of hurt flung pain in all directions 
And pyroclastic flow's of tears roared down my burning cheeks
Thus; it is in my darkest moments that I find I write my best

Written from the perspective of a hurting poet

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Chuck Melugin

Date: 2/21/2017 2:27:00 PM

Darkness is so hungry for the light! Edward, you expressed it so well. Amazing write my friend! 7 My best, chuck

Edward Mccall
Date: 2/22/2017 11:54:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind comments and the 7. You are so right about darkness being hungry for the light but there in lies the paradox of darkness. It hungers for the light but hides itself from it.

Heidi Sands

Date: 2/16/2017 1:41:00 PM

Very intense poem Edward. Well done ! I do believe writing can help people through dark times.

Edward Mccall
Date: 2/16/2017 10:59:00 PM

Thank you so much Heidi for the well done. Yes riding can help through difficult times. That's why I wrote it from the perspective of hurting poet.