Darkness

Posted byChristine BoltonPosted inBlog, Pain/SadnessTags:, , , ,

Darkness

The shadow falls across your face
and I lose you once more to the darkness 
Your time in the sunlight limited
by your own demons
robbing you of happiness
Once more allowing the chaos
to rule our world, destroying harmony
I watch with sadness as you are
consumed with anger and demand
retribution for wrongs only you perceive
I step back in horror as I witness
the madness consuming you
and I pray silently for the light


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Published by Christine Bolton

I have been writing poetry since I was a child and it has helped in the good times and bad times. I am always looking within to find the answers to life's problems and to write thought-provoking poetry and prose. Thanks for checking it out. Christine

22 thoughts on “Darkness”

  4. the madness consuming you
    and I pray silently for the light

    One can well be affected with anger following discovery of unfairness. Great lines Christine!

    Hank

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  6. This is powerful and resonant, Christine: how awful it is to watch someone be consumed by inner demons, particularly if it’s a loved one.

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    1. Thank you Ingrid. Yes, you have to feel for them but you can’t it on or you’ll drown.

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    1. Thank you Lisa. We all have demons I’m sure but to live with another’s is sometimes paralyzing. I feel for so many.

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