Radiance in Shadow
On the Bond of Joy and Sorrow
Love binds me where it hurts, both sweet and stern,
A shining chain that dazzles, then deceives.
Its fire consoles while making spirit burn,
It crowns with hope, then steals what it bestows.
I see delight appear, then swiftly turn,
Like morning light pursued by heavy eves.
The heart climbs high, then falters as I learn
That joy is carved from grief each moment grows.
Still I am drawn into the restless flame,
A single glance can set the night alight.
In loss I keep the treasure once I claimed,
In sorrow I still call his name at night.
So light and shadow live as one accord,
They fight within, yet leave the soul restored.
About the Creator
Tim Carmichael
Tim is an Appalachian poet and cookbook author. He writes about rural life, family, and the places he grew up around. His poetry and essays have appeared in Bloodroot and Coal Dust, his latest book.
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Comments (1)
Beautifully done. I haven't even attempted the sonnet prompt yet. It's a very difficult form, and you made it sing.