Darkness, if it weren’t for thee,
What would we know of light?
We’d sweat and toil on endlessly
If there were not a night
Where would we hide our greatest sins
But the darkness of our souls?
We needn’t take a Savior in,
If we’re ever pure and whole.
We could not see the time of day,
If no darkened shadows grow.
Is it time for lunch or work or play?
We shall never deign to know.
We should never know of other worlds,
Or the beauty of the stars.
The universe shan’t be unfurled,
To see the only sphere is ours.
To Darkness, then, I say again!
Thou giv'st rest to my tired eyes
Forever here have you been,
And shall be with me when I die.
Copyright © 2022 Brandon Ellrich
This poem was written in response to W3 Prompt #22: Wea’ve Written Weekly at the Skeptic’s Kaddish, so please visit his page to read other writers’ responses.
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Brandon Ellrich, Writer/Author/Poet 
Beautifully written, Brandon – this a train of thought that I too have entertained many a time…
❤
David
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Thank you! 🙏
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Beautiful poem Brandon and what a lovely message.
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Thank you. I’m glad you liked it.
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My pleasure
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Somehow, WP ate my follow, so I’m trying again!
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I got an email saying you started following me, so I guess it worked…?
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I’ve heard from others who had been following me for years, saying that their follow got dropped. Now, I’m paying attention to find all the interesting people I thought I was following. Maybe they didn’t all quit blogging. Maybe they just stopped showing up on my Reader!
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Well I hope the issue is resolved for you.
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Yes, it’s so important to have the balance of light and darkness. Beautifully penned.
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Thank you!
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Beautifully written poem, describing the importance of darkness.
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Thank you! I appreciate you reading.
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Wow, that was brilliantly penned! It was fascinating to read an ode to darkness, especially one that portrays it in a good light.
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Thank you so much! That is very kind.
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Brandon, this beautifully crafted. Darkness does help us appreciate light.
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Thank you! I appreciate the compliment, truly.
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My pleasure.
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