The darkness became typical
Something I expected
The loneliness became normal
I no longer felt neglected
Entities would appear as allies
I’d reach out to touch
Draw them in close to me
A coveted crutch
As I leaned into them I fell
The ally was never there
Looking up from where I lay
The entity had become thin air
My trust in them waned
I turned my back when they came
Their attempts were in vain
They wouldn’t poison my brain
Alone in the darkness
It was the only way to feel secure
Except the danger didn’t abate
And I became more demure
A sudden bright light
That caused me to observe
Another entity
This one I couldn’t swerve
It shone all around me
A beautiful beacon
I felt my trust strengthen
And my cynicism weaken
I could see all around
This entity meant good
I was wary for a while
But they understood
The darkness, while still there
Surrounded this light
My vision, though still blurry
Was freed from its respite
The entity smiled upon me
And spread apart its arms
It took me in an embrace
Much to my alarm
My decision to trust this ally
Has profited me no end
Through the darkness came a light
Which became my one true friend
The Adventures of an Average, White Man...© 
This was one of many posts that I missed out on during my extended absence. I am glad I’ve been introduced to it via your latest piece of published poetry. This was, as usual, beautiful!
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Thank you. The person I dedicated it to is rather beautiful, so it’s fitting you should say that.
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This is so beautiful and inspiring.😁👍🏼
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Thank you. Not a jot on your poetry though.
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Psshh! I thought it was completely lovely. 😁
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No, honestly. I’m in awe of your poetry talents. Both written and spoken. You should teach me.
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If I had an idea of an idea on how I write anything, believe me I’d let you in on the secret. But I am the clueless sort.
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Yeah, I’m aware that you’re an off-the-cuff kinda gal. That style definitely works for you.
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I love this…very raw and poignant. Beautiful.
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Thank you. You know I’m not taken by poetry, so when I get the urge I have to run with it before it passes.
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I always like your poetry. Your writing is always very structured, even in poetic form. It’s lush.
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I find poeming (I love that made-up word) in a non-structured format difficult, although I do plan to give it a go sometime.
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Gah! Your poetry is always so good! I literally got chills as I read this.
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You flatter me 🙂 Thank you sweetheart.
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Beautiful Paul.
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Thank you very much 🙂
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This is so beautiful!
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Thank you 🙂
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I love this very much Paul. I wish you could write more of this as well. It’s good to have the light embrace us and help in our journey. Have a beautiful weekend 😊🌹
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I find poetry hard to write for some reason. I have to really consider my words, unlike other kinds of writing where it all comes very naturally to me. I hope your weekend is going nicely.
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I feel you, sometimes that happens to me so I would rather not write it but something else. Weekend is over now😁sorry just checking my comment section. Have fun❤
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It’s fine. I end up weeks behind on comments sometimes!
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I understand we all have a life outside of blogging which can be very demanding in so many ways.
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Mine is especially demanding at present, but it’s all pretty necessary, so I shan’t complain.
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