When Darkness Falls
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It is like drowning in the night
Ebony shades pulled against right
Evil thoughts dance with delight
Lack of circumstance bears no mind
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When winning is well worth the fight
And narrowed by hatred the sight
Then we all suffer the same plight
Human removed from humankind
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The biases to which we cling tight
Gripped hard by knuckles turned white
In a world gone so contrite
There is little good to find
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All the wishes wished in spite
And hope that is only might
Must we nibble as you evil bite
With words that seemed so kind
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Is this what we leave behind
The fate of man so well resigned
And thus, how our lives defined
If we do not choose to be the light
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
Go to the light
“If we do not choose to be the light” a brilliant phrase my friend to complete a brilliant poem. The truth is inherent in you words, precisely placed and perfectly chosen. I quite admire your ability to send forth such a powerful message. Great work!
All the best,
F.
Thank you! Your words are always a blessing to me!
My pleasure my friend!
beautiful words, Brad. we need to be a thousand points of light…
Thanks, Jim! That is true now more than ever.
‘It is like drowning in the night
Ebony shades pulled against right”
Excellent right my dearest Brad. A glorious finale too.
Can I send you a kiss and some light?
I’ll stay in the dark if I can have two kisses instead!
You got yourself a deal ❤️
Love, love, love this! The darkness is always lurking, but darkness is only the absence of light, so if we shine our light, we illuminate the dark. So well written. I loved the flow too. ❤❤❤
Thanks you, beautiful Kristian!
Such a powerful piece my friend. I love each stanza for different reasons.
“When winning is well worth the fight
And narrowed by hatred the sight
Then we all suffer the same plight”
This is so true Brad. So many excellent advice and truth throughout this piece. We need to be like millions of fireflies lightening up the world with love and hope. A wonderful ending as always. Beautiful work Brad. Sending you lots of love, hugs and many blessings.
Love Jonikins 😘🤗💕
Thank you, Jonikins! I am sending back a piece of my heart for you to hold onto for eternity! 😘💕
You have honored me my dear friend. I will hold onto it and treasure it always. Thank you Brad. Love ❤️ Jonikins
Some very good advice, indeed.
Thank you from your forever loving moon!
Thank you, darling 😘