The Other Side of Poetry
We oft love the poems of soft delights
and those depicting patriotic rights
Yet we shy from those of darker mien
those which in, darker truths are lain
We sense the power hidden there in
as if those very truths, were ebon sin
As if by illuminating them too clear
the very price to us might be too dear
The poet is a traveler in places oft dark
for here too is found the creative spark
We must dare the other side at times
to do more them make pleasant rhymes
To limit one’s own self is to hold back so
to places blinders on our work you know
Set free the soul and venture into the dark
explore all sides, set truths to paper’s mark
Thank you for sharing your poetry, JOHNN.
Have a great Good Friday.