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A Little
by Alison McKenzieSwallowed in that dark,
The thick, black tar of that dark,
I moved carefully forward -
A caution that resembled
Confidence more than fear.
I am not afraid of the dark,
On principle.
I am not afraid of hands,
Nor breath,
Demons,
Nor death.
The only substance available for the taking,
In that place where all light hides,
Is my body,
And frankly, if it was wanted
That badly…
I don’t mind groping,
A little.
06/15/2010
Author's Note: To quote James "darkness lies". Indeed.
Posted on 06/15/2010
Copyright © 2024 Alison McKenzie
| Member Comments on this Poem |
| Posted by Adam Dyson on 06/15/10 at 08:20 PM Love this. Wonderful imagery. "I am not afraid of the dark, On principle." creates a beautiful perception. |
| Posted by James Zealy on 06/16/10 at 05:48 PM Where darkness lies, there is always a bit of apprehension no matter what our mind's eye says. Darkness implies fear, and none of us is completely fearless. |
| Posted by Charlie Morgan on 06/22/10 at 05:27 PM ...ali, i can now say something...wow, i'll have to i.m. you on this one[yuk yuk] gal, this is one heavy piece o' writing...way more that cute, way more!, should be in vows o' Oneness. |
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