The Duality Inside
A Villanelle
Within lies shadow.
Souls have both darkness
and a light aglow.
.
Drawn from years ago
that failed to repress;
within lies shadow.
.
So too the days flow,
with hope for progress
and a light aglow.
.
Fear not the below
that calls to depress.
Within lies shadow.
.
With both shall one grow;
a force to harness,
and a light aglow.
.
A choice they bestow,
balance to caress.
Within lies shadow
and a light aglow
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Lindsay Sfara
I'm just a daydreaming nerd writing poetry and fiction about mental health.
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"Not all those who wander are lost" - J.R.R. Tolkien
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We need both 😁 Well done on t.s. 😁
Beautiful poem Lindsay. ❤️ Keep up the great work girl!
Within. Lies our truths; you make the villanelle seem effortless- I am a new subscriber and have not attempted a villanelle. You have inspired me to try. Congratulations for your well earned Top Story!
Amazing poem!
Congrats on Top Story!🥳🥳🥳
Back to say congratulations on your Top Story! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊
Excellent work.
Fantastical work!
Great motif of light and darkness, congrats!
Yay! They gave you Top Story for this one.
Beautiful.
beautifully written, well deserved top story
Beautiful villanelle. Congrats on the TS.
I love it, congratulations for you great work!
Great villanelle! The concept of duality with the light and dark imagery was a great concept and executed so well
It's always important to maintain a balance. Loved your Villanelle!
I'm a sucker for a villanelle. Good job on this one!
Excellent work, something, according to Vocal, I can't do LOL
Finding light in the dark night of the soul. A rhythmic soul searching poem, reminiscent of the Jungian Shadow. Great work!