The Precipice

I am on an edge, a precipice.
One half of me is in Darkness,
The other half of me is in Light.
Which way should I go?


Should I stay in Darkness?
For surely we have spent
A lot of time together.
He is as familiar to me
As an old family friend.

But Darkness is never just
A friend is he? Oh he knows 
what is in your heart but
He also plays on that fear.

Should I move to light?
He is new and therefore
He is something to fear.
He brings unknown dangers
And pleasures as well.

A part of me gets excited
About Light as the sweet
Feeling of Anticipation grows.
But Darkness calls to me 
Like a Lovers sweet caress.
What shall I ever do?
Can I stay this way forever?
Half in Light and half in Darkness?
Must I choose so now?

On the Precipice I remain..........
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
June 17, 2009 at 5:16 PM
Twirl so what was in the dark is now light & what was in the light get a rest. Light & Love
De La Keur Avatar
June 16, 2009 at 12:12 AM
Love, light, hope and faith is all we can hope and pray for......Leerie Dearie
Goff Avatar
June 6, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Kristy, we all are called by the darkness... but your good remains dominant! fight-on!!! nice poem! Jim
Fraser Avatar
June 6, 2009 at 2:11 PM
The darkness to be a tunnel, the light is at the end, Kristy with the lovely name, down the tunnel i will send, as she steps through the light, tomorrow will be its sight. Kool poem>James
K Avatar
June 5, 2009 at 7:51 PM
These thoughts have been on my mind too....another wonderful poem Kristy, and I hope you find your light in this world of darkness -Jessica
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June 5, 2009 at 7:39 PM
Never stay with someone who "plays" on your fear, Kristy. Give the light a chance. I hope the "feeling of anticipation grows" into something warm and lasting. Very intriguing write, Kristy! Love, Carolyn
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