Saturday, July 28, 2007


The Dawn of Darkness


On this day of all days
I should stride into the ocean
let it wash up my body
in a final cleansing,
a last white washing
that will see all my sins
seep back into the sea,
fall between the cracks
and soak deep into the earth's core
where my birthing began.

On this day of all days
I should say goodbye
to the mists that threaten
to conceal my existence,
that warp my outstretched arms
ignoring my light, my warmth
my dedication to day.
Would I be missed,
or would you welcome
the extra hours of dark?

1 comment:

Sailor said...

I both love and hate it when you touch me so deeply with these poems.

SO, I'm not sure if I should say "Write more!" or "Knock it off, it hurts!"

Hugs,
Dave