Why Humanity Fears the Dark

What lies in the dark recess of the human mind,
That place where we dare not travel.
Behind our daily masks of illusions,
To another realm of thought beneath
Outward appearances deceptive delusions.
Here evil intentions are not spoken or
Shown in spite or malice,
But it exists none the same.
Behold good intentions problem child,
Those whom mean well but they become
Lost in empty corners called envy or jealousy.
Dark venues along life’s highway where
Humanities laws are blurred in lights reflections.
Beings lost within themselves, stand alone
On realities jagged cliff.
The candle of hope will not burn here,
Justices winds blow too strongly against
Truths righteous foe.
Laid slain or clipped creature cry out why.
But light has over come the darkness again.
Behold the golden hour approaches and the
Sun shines across heavens once more.

BY: CHERYL ANNA DUNN
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Dietrich Avatar
September 25, 2014 at 10:19 PM
Oh, I love how light shines down and defeats the darkness in this amazing poem!! You are a deep thinker!
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September 25, 2014 at 10:17 PM
Good heavens, how many Halloween poems will you be posting in October then? I hope you keep it to one or two a day so we can be able to read them all. Will you start OCt. 1? Let me read this one now.
Callus Avatar
September 24, 2014 at 3:56 PM
Many times it is the darkness that shows us for what we truly are...that is why we fear it, for we often live in denial. Light makes us feel more at ease...distraction makes for a welcome companion. // Enjoyed another excellent write from you, Cherl. // paul
Guzzi Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 7:41 PM
Life affirming Cher, thank you. Light & Love
A. Sharma Avatar
September 23, 2014 at 11:08 AM
Amazing write Cherl ! Love that sunshine across heavens! Great hope n gud bye to dark!
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