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The Darkness

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If only it were so simple,
to cruise through life smelling roses;
but the obstacles blacken the countryside,
and we unwittingly crush them beneath our boots.

Dreams sustain us through the madness;
goals give a finish line to our race.
Yet they change with every turn, around every wall,
and remain elusive throughout the quest.

Mistakes are made, and regrets are our luggage;
we will drag them with us to slow us down.
The victories are flashes of light, sudden and unlasting, which allow us
to glimpse the road ahead before darkness descends.

Love is bitter, yet it is the bread that keeps us.
Over and over it fills us up, only to starve us.
The people whom we love shape our destinies and our strengths,
yet leave us cold and alone in the darkness.

There are others trying to race to the end;
occasionally, we bump into one or two.
The bonds we form help us down the path less lonely
but eventually, we lose each other in the darkness.

Alone is not a bad way to be;
it clears your head and focuses you on the journey.
Cherish the short intervals during the quest you have with others,
but be prepared to walk alone in the darkness.

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4 comments

john malhame May 2, 2010 - 1:33 am

nice poem

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Adham August 15, 2011 - 12:16 am

I would call it “The Brightness” ….

wonderful feelings….

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Adham August 15, 2011 - 12:17 am

cause I see lots of bright sides in this poem more than I see dark sides.

Good Luck…

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eriemorganmaples August 6, 2012 - 2:10 pm

good poem i really like it

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