Welcome to Poet’s Corner
Hello! Welcome to poet’s corner! I’ve created a space to share poetry and to get your thoughts on the poetry. This is a space created for dialogue around art. So tell me…what do you think about this first poem? Any thoughts on what it’s about or the content? Below you’ll find this week’s poem.. tell me your thoughts on the piece in the comments!
CAUGHT BETWEEN
Caught between darkness and light
I’ve wondered how to keep the sun from falling
curtain color changes in plain sight
I’ve wondered how to stop bad thoughts from calling
Mind, restless, I toss and turn in my bed
between scratchy grey blankets,
entangled in dark world in my head
Familiar room, weakened
like wilted plants, without light
suddenly I’ve lost all ability
and I am blind
No flip of light switch
accustomed to darkness over me,
my thoughts – an overcoming wave
of uncertainty
Like black sky swallows sun
until there is no more sun
years from here I’ll gain strength
to rise like every dawn
To shift shadows with my light
I’ve more control than blanketing darkness
It can keep you blind
but I’ll rest in the softness
and continue to shine
- Izzy Lala