The Darkest Hour

Before light 
   enters your 
souls 
   your darkest hour 
will come
the grottoes of your 
   mind 
will be covered in shadow
    Yes, I think that 
you will find it difficult
   able to find peace 
   when black ink night
surrounds you 
The  dance,however 
      is yours to try 
You must deal with the 
    realities of night and day 
if
you 
are not 
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

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015



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Date: 11/10/2015 9:16:00 AM
Hi, Matt, I'm moved by your words, I too believe, the light seeps through all darkness. A wonderful ending. LINDA
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Date: 11/5/2015 3:02:00 PM
Interesting deep thinking poem where hope prevails in the end well done , kind regards, Laura
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Date: 11/4/2015 4:48:00 PM
Excellent poem Matthew.
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Date: 11/3/2015 6:26:00 PM
this is a really good one, Matt. The last line is a great way of keeping hope alive! Nicely done.
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Date: 11/3/2015 2:32:00 PM
glad to read
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Date: 11/3/2015 4:22:00 AM
Matthew, Love the effect of the phoenix at the end! majestic and powerful~Olive Eloisa=`)
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Date: 11/3/2015 3:11:00 AM
I also agree with Silent One has said Matthew.... take care Theresa
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