David Crandall Poet Rhyme

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For 2025 Poetry Marathon Mile 4 Poetry Contest sponsored by Mark Toney

In the Shadow of Sunlight

Dark and vile truths are known to hide
in secret places that don't confide
their nature to the light of day. 
Bodies to skeletons decay
in a closet or a deep well - 
an unknown place, a hidden hell.

What is more shocking to me -
the ugliness for all to see,
as folks stroll by without a care,
as if there were nothing there, 
when darkness hides in plain sight
in the shadow of the sunlight.

The averted eyes and numbed brains,
as decency no more remains,
as genocides among our species,
without alarm, as he sees, she sees -
For eons man has endured this plight
in the shadow of the sunlight.

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Laura Leiser September 17, 2024 at 3:29 PM Yes, sadly evil has always lurked in dark place. Well written poem, David.

Edward Ibeh August 22, 2024 at 4:22 AM Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest with this fabulous write, David. I thoroughly enjoyed it! David Crandall August 22, 2024 at 9:25 AM Thanks Edward - glad you liked it, and thanks for your thought-provoking prompt.

Crystol Woods August 19, 2024 at 8:47 AM Omg David... your poetry always strikes to the heart of me. I love this so much...I couldn't wrap my mind around this phrase until just now! You've made it clear for me with this beautiful line..."when darkness hides in plain sight in the shadow of the sunlight." Bravo! Congratulations! Xo David Crandall August 19, 2024 at 11:10 AM Wow- thanks for your kind response and words Crystol. That's how I took the phrases meaning...a paradox of the sun shining on something dark and unseen.

Ink Empress July 30, 2024 at 6:32 AM Such a thoughtful write this is, but reality is as such, ugliness strolls, around us, but many cant see and refuse to see too. What a profound poem this is! I pray for a better world for all of us although For eons man has endured this plight in the shadow of the sunlight! Couldnt have said it any better! Also i love the rhymes and flow. Best wishes! I really love this prompt too. And you did very well writing something deep with metaphors and creative diction. Fave it is David Crandall July 30, 2024 at 7:41 AM Thanks Ink Empress. I appreciate your comments, and I agree, great prompt!