Parable In The Dark

by Maher   Jun 7, 2017


In a darkened room glow patchwork stars upon a ceiling short of paint,
whilst one by one, they lose their glow - their voices, oh so faint.
Said one to the other, "share my light, lest The Dark call you her home.
Come now, come, and don't be shy, we two are now alone".
So light was shared, yet darkness dared to close in ever more.
Thus is the similitude to our never-ending wars.

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  • 7 years ago

    by Nicko

    A short but compelling poem rich in depth. There were so many good poems this week but this one spoke to me the most. Creative use of imagery and language with an unexpected powerful ending. The light is indeed fading as we are all caught up in these never ending conflicts.

    • 7 years ago

      by Maher

      Thanks Nicko, glad you enjoyed it :)

  • 7 years ago

    by DarkLight

    I like your way with words. Quite compelling.

    • 7 years ago

      by Maher

      Thanks :)

  • 7 years ago

    by deeplydesturbed

    :O you are writing again SC!
    I enjoyed this immensley! It was short, to the point and perfectly written.

    I had to nominate.. :) Well done..

    • 7 years ago

      by Maher

      Lol ty ty USB. I know sorry I haven't written in ages. This one came to mind to I wrote it before I lost it :)

    • 7 years ago

      by deeplydesturbed

      Its okay :) i know every time you get tea you think of me haha! And im glad you posted :)

  • 7 years ago

    by Ren

    Damn I just used my last vote... I would have nominated this in a heart beat! I really hope someone does! This is an amazing write and beautifully written! Amazing job...and definitely in need of a |love button|

    • 7 years ago

      by Maher

      Lol thank you. It's ok I don't care much for nominations, as long as you enjoyed it :)

  • 7 years ago

    by Em

    Dang !!! This needs a nomination and Fast ! For some reason it made me think of 2 lovers 1 in the physical world and the other in the spirit world ... Just wow! Especially as I have just been watching a spirit medium yes I know not to everyone's liking but he was fantastic!!!! Lovely to see you name again!!

    Em

    • 7 years ago

      by Maher

      Haha thank ya Em I'm glad you like it. It has been a while since I've posted anything. Some of the credit for this is yours though, so thanks for that too :)

    • 7 years ago

      by Em

      Haha mine how?? I'm intrigued now :)

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