Home » Poems » Kelly Deschler » There is a Darkness

There is a Darkness

There is a darkness Between the trees tonight, There is a darkness And I have the light Be it only a lantern A flame and a wick, It is enough to illuminate Every branch and stick A black veil ahead And no moon in the sky, All is silent around Until some thing does cry O, what is that thing? Just what can it be?, A spook, spectre or ghost I have to go and see One step, then one more As curiosity overcomes fright, For there is a darkness And I have the light.

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.

Please Login to post a comment

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 2/10/2024 6:38:00 PM

Dear Karen, Your poem is a captivating exploration of courage and curiosity in the face of the unknown. I love the way you establish the stark contrast between the encroaching darkness and the small, yet persistent, flame of the lantern. This simple image becomes a powerful symbol of resilience and determination. The final line, "One step, then one more / As curiosity overcomes fright," perfectly embodies the poem's message of courage finding light in the darkness. Blessings, Daniel

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 2/10/2024 6:10:00 PM

I enjoyed this read. I liked how "I have the light" was in the first stanza and repeated in the last stanza.