Today’s poem is written to the prompt from Robert Lee Brewer on the Writer’s Digest Poem a Day blog challenge. It’s Two for Tuesday, to write a dark poem or a light poem, or both. I followed Robert’s example and combined references to both in this short poem. It riffs off a poem by Katy Ellerman, a fellow classmate from ModPo.
http://www.writersdigest.com/whats-new/2013-april-pad-challenge-day-2
The Dark Outside
after Katy Ellerman
Struggle. Darkness of senses.
Fight fog-blur, sightless.
Before, there was light. Before the blinding of eyes.
There is no turning-away. In this place
I make my peace with where I am.
Enfolded. Enveloped. Silence. I stand
against the dark outside this circle. Remember light.
Inside the heart, a flutter of doves.
Carol A. Stephen
April 2, 2013
Sagrada Familia doves (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Quillfyre 
Carol, I LOVE seeing a copy of Wingbeats on your blog! And for those who love this book, Wingbeats II is in the works, scheduled for release in 2014!
Thanks, Scott! It does look good, doesn’t it? I hope you’ll give me a headsup when Wingbeats II is released, as I am sure it belongs on my desk as well!
Wingbeats II is now available–and you will love it. I just returned from teaching a week-long workshop from the book.
Thanks, Scott. I will check it out!
Carol