The Darkness

Sometimes the darkness tempts us to do drastic dreadful deeds

Even against our own instincts to survive the darkness grabs gainful gumption

The darkness preys on our fragile fruitless fears

It seems this battle against the darkness knows no boundless barrier barrage

I have seen the darkness take full cackling cadaver control

The darkness lashes out without relenting rash remorse

The darkness never ceases its iconoclastic illusive influence

The fight against the darkness will never be totally tactfully terminated

The darkness does not dominate but its moments are obligating overwhelming ochlesis

***This is an original poem inspired by the movie Pelican Blood***

Stages

I am lost at sea.

I am delirious with irrational thoughts.

How can this be?

So much promise exhausted.

Was there a moment of chance in which I did not seize an opportunity?

Anger floods my skin.

Damn, them!

Damn all of them!

But, who is to blame?

The inconceivable nature of my quandary has left me bitter.

Well, I did begin to notice the atrophied of my heart.

When did I reach the bridge of bargaining?

My true humble nature deserves to be flattered.

The acid taste of acceptance.

There are truly themes that are out of our jurisdiction.

Finally, acceptance of the inevitable while secretly clinging to hope.

I’m lost, but I never give up!