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The Darkest Hour

Before light 
     enters your
   soul 
       the darkest 
hour 
     will take place
the grottoes of 
      your mind 
will be covered in 
shadow
        Yes, I think that 
you won't be 
       able to find
 peace
       when black inky night 
surrounds you
      Well, 
the dance
           is yours to move with 
You must still 
deal with the realities of night and day
Yes, if you  
    are able 
to 
play 
the game
      Then you may 
falter in your 
steps
I believe that 
   light 
   can cut 
through darkness and 
        that 
your eyes will 
     see 
A phoenix rising 
     from the ashes 
of despair

Copyright © Matthew Anish | Year Posted 2009

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Belinda Parish Date: 3/2/2009 9:11:00 AM Darkest before the dawn...and then new light...inspiring write my dear Matthew...love your words as always... Login to Reply

John Heck Date: 1/31/2009 9:44:00 PM Was very drawn in by the title, Matthew. I've rarely reviewed you but, hey...this is a brilliantly constructed write - on both an emotional and well. philosophical approach. Loved the quip..."Well, the dance is yours to move with" & "the grottoes of your mind will be covered in shadow"...extremely cool visual and gut-emotion. Extremely well penned and expressed. Peace always, John Login to Reply

Keith Bickerstaffe Date: 1/30/2009 8:35:00 PM Most inspirational! Many will take comfort from these words of wisdom. BRAVO Matthew! Best wishes, Keith Login to Reply

Donna Golden Date: 1/29/2009 10:19:00 PM Great write, Matthew...dark at first, then hopeful. I like the concept. And, yes, I remember the song, "Spiders and Snakes", by Jim Stafford. Do you remember the nursery rhyme, "What are little boys made of"? "Snips and snails and puppy dog tails". I thought of that when writing Mischief. Glad you enjoyed it. Donna G. Login to Reply