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Friday, December 16, 2016

Poetry 108: Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice

Darkness envelops me
most hours of the day.
Yet, sweetness lies
in the moments.

This curious package
has always been.

Two sides of a coin
that cohabitate within me.

I do not fear the darkness,
or the light.
Both have brought blessings-
albeit disguised at times
in paupers clothing.

God's mysterious design
has often left me puzzled.

Transitioning to darkness in
the light of day?
Bringing back light
under a blackened blue sky?

How perfect.

To never allow us
to fully inhabit one world;
To force paradox
as to avoid simple conclusions;
To bring contradiction
right into the very center of balance;
To allow darkness
with an open heart...

Perhaps, this is god's version
of the right medicine
for our suffering human soul.

I know not.

Still,
my faith tells me
to close my eyes,
and allow the dark light
to work its magic
under the blanket of stars.

-Me