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Salvation from Darkness
- Salvation from Darkness -
If those who hurt me could, for a moment, know…
The pain I have endured, the way it changed me,
And how I never once let the inner darkness show!
It would not serve to punish them enough eternally.
Even if I fed them coals as hot as their evil words,
I realize it would fail to give them any true sense…
Of what they did wrong, of what they did create.
Even if I hewed them asunder with a dozen swords,
It would not restore unto me my stolen innocence.
Nor would it, my desire for peace, ever once sate!
Only love can set me free now, all else lies in ruins.
Love and understanding, the depth of fair dreams,
Enough to make me forget: even a thousand sins.
But in the night I do still cry, and my soul screams!
When vengeance is not enough to set things right,
For so deep can pain cut the heart that beats hotly…
One must settle for serenity lest one become mad.
What profit is there in cursing the fates in the night?
It will not once restore unto me my stolen dignity…
Nor will it dry my tears when they fall, bitterly sad.
Only one thing can right the wrongs of my torment:
Love, the opposite of the hate shown to me so oft!
Merciful love, bright as can be the starry firmament.
Only love’s gentle wings can carry my spirit aloft…
Away from the hands, that seek to grab and claw,
Far from those who have done me the worst harm!
Saved from the devourers, and their greedy maw…
By a gentle boon, one that can make me so warm,
That the cold of old pain will not any longer afflict.
When I reach out, the one I love will reach back…
And that strong hand will bear me from the abyss.
Soon, I will not cry in the night, when all is black…
Because you will be here with me, to share a kiss!
Oh lover mine I wish you were with me right now,
But we must wait a little longer before our dawn…
Though the sun shall rise, and gentle waters flow:
Where in my soul all was dead, all broken down!
I stay strong for you, even in the midst of agony…
I endure mockery; I endure hardship, and worse.
Because I know our love is our brighter destiny…
And, that is what saves me from darkness’ curse.
Your love for me is my salvation, and I am yours!
An angel you have called me, and also a goddess.
The road to our paradise was the hardest course,
But soon we walk together, free from all distress.
When you come to dwell in my arms, very soon…
You will not find a broken and shattered woman.
I will be shining brighter than is the maiden moon!
Our love is my salvation, oh most blessed of men.
If those who hurt me could, for a moment, know…
The pain I have endured, the way it changed me,
And how I never once let the inner darkness show!
It would not serve to punish them enough eternally.
Even if I fed them coals as hot as their evil words,
I realize it would fail to give them any true sense…
Of what they did wrong, of what they did create.
Even if I hewed them asunder with a dozen swords,
It would not restore unto me my stolen innocence.
Nor would it, my desire for peace, ever once sate!
Only love can set me free now, all else lies in ruins.
Love and understanding, the depth of fair dreams,
Enough to make me forget: even a thousand sins.
But in the night I do still cry, and my soul screams!
When vengeance is not enough to set things right,
For so deep can pain cut the heart that beats hotly…
One must settle for serenity lest one become mad.
What profit is there in cursing the fates in the night?
It will not once restore unto me my stolen dignity…
Nor will it dry my tears when they fall, bitterly sad.
Only one thing can right the wrongs of my torment:
Love, the opposite of the hate shown to me so oft!
Merciful love, bright as can be the starry firmament.
Only love’s gentle wings can carry my spirit aloft…
Away from the hands, that seek to grab and claw,
Far from those who have done me the worst harm!
Saved from the devourers, and their greedy maw…
By a gentle boon, one that can make me so warm,
That the cold of old pain will not any longer afflict.
When I reach out, the one I love will reach back…
And that strong hand will bear me from the abyss.
Soon, I will not cry in the night, when all is black…
Because you will be here with me, to share a kiss!
Oh lover mine I wish you were with me right now,
But we must wait a little longer before our dawn…
Though the sun shall rise, and gentle waters flow:
Where in my soul all was dead, all broken down!
I stay strong for you, even in the midst of agony…
I endure mockery; I endure hardship, and worse.
Because I know our love is our brighter destiny…
And, that is what saves me from darkness’ curse.
Your love for me is my salvation, and I am yours!
An angel you have called me, and also a goddess.
The road to our paradise was the hardest course,
But soon we walk together, free from all distress.
When you come to dwell in my arms, very soon…
You will not find a broken and shattered woman.
I will be shining brighter than is the maiden moon!
Our love is my salvation, oh most blessed of men.
Published 8th May 2013
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10th May 2013 11:45pm
Another beautiful poem. I love the way you write, it is incredibly talented and well structured. Beautiful writing.
11th May 2013 7:41am
Thank you! My boyfriend recently left me, so I am in the darkness much, in a way. But even so, I have hope and I cling to the light to guide my way. This poem is about my hopes and dreams for the future, my anguish at past and present hurts, and my warrior spirit that endures despite much hardship. Not easy, writing from the heart... but I'm happy you appreciate it! :D Thanks for taking the time to read and to comment as well.
