Contrasts

Posted on March 24, 2023 by purplepeninportland 
Written for:  Friday Writings #69:  Darkness and Light

"Give us your take on darkness and light."

Pale rose
of dawn light
warms the sky–
an appetizer
before the main
course–fiery
orange/violet 
streaks
of sunset.


Darkness in heart
hardens to stone
leaving no cracks
open for light
to pass through.
Such a heart is
the dark smoke
mentioned in
meditation, 
the smoke we try
to expel.

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About purplepeninportland

I am a freelance poet, born and bred in Brooklyn, New York. I live with my husband, John, and two charming rescue dogs–Marion Miller and Murphy. We spent eight lovely years in Portland, OR, but are now back in New York. My goal is to create and share poetry with others who write, or simply enjoy reading poetry. I hope to touch a nerve in you, and feel your sparks as well.
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14 Responses to Contrasts

  1. Sadje says:
    March 25, 2023 at 1:40 am

    Very moving poem.

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  2. Rosemary Nissen-Wade says:
    March 25, 2023 at 7:11 am

    Lovely portrayal of both extremes.

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  3. Helen says:
    March 26, 2023 at 4:08 pm

    Both stanzas, perfect representation of light into dark. You did this beautifully.

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  4. Jossina Joseph says:
    March 28, 2023 at 4:16 am

    Life is beautiful Yet tough. Nicely done

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  5. Kestril Trueseeker says:
    April 6, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    Nice contrast between the two

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  6. Susi Bocks says:
    April 10, 2023 at 1:13 am

    Well done, Sarah!

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