Dark Shadows

by Milly Hayward   Sep 17, 2018


I have a voice that shrieks into the night
to break the shackles of this joyless plight
that sun will come again and fill my sight
with wondrous beauty filled with joy and light

Yet nothing stems this brutal daily fight
or sooths unfilled wishes of once that might
demons rip my soul with poisonous bite
inject in me this dark and heinous blight

Upon this life from which I would take flight
Hope has fallen from an enormous height
seems there is not for me a golden knight
to shield against all this with his great might

Lord grant to me a mantra to recite
then promise life again will turn out right

    report violation
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  • 6 years ago

    by Jamie

    Everything will be okay in the end. I know life is difficult but you just have to have hope. Even small changes are wins.

    • 6 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      Thanks Jamie. I've come to realise that no matter how bleak things can feel at times. Life is never completely dark or light. There is always a shining light of hope if we look hard enough and it is hope that carries us all through. Take care Milly x

  • 6 years ago

    by Walter

    This is brilliant Milly and I keep coming back to read it again. Well done!

    • 6 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      Walter I am so glad that you liked it. I know its not to every ones taste but its sometimes easier to write something that is dark than light. Take care best wishes Milly x

  • 6 years ago

    by Kitty Cat Lady

    Aw Milly. I loved reading this. It has a real 'medieval' feel to it :-) x
    =^.^=

    • 6 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      Thanks Kitty :) glad you liked it thank you for your comments all my best wishes Milly x

  • 6 years ago

    by Michael

    Miss Milly

    A wonderful return with this piece, certainly a challenge and a fine effort for sure.
    Nice to see you writing again :), Mx

    • 6 years ago

      by Milly Hayward

      Hi Michael, thank you for your comments very much appreciated. best wishes Milly x

  • 6 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Hi, Milly.

    This extended sonnet is lovely to see and read. Well done for having a go with this challenging form. x

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