Photo by Anne Nygård on Unsplash
Don't let the flame go out
Displayed proudly in the front window
Defiant in the face of darkness that lurks and creeps
Stalking, lumbering, salivating at the scent of youth
See that shadow move?
Hear that quiet whisper?
Don't listen, lest it grow clearer,
Demanding the light's demise,
Tempting with the promise of your heart's desire
A lost love, unrivaled wealth or power, beauty to make the Moon herself grow jealous,
Illusions
In the dark, there is only death,
The abyss that hungers and is never filled
The weeping and gnashing of teeth
In the light is the hope of another tomorrow
Protect the lantern's glow
About the Creator
Catsidhe
Pronounced Cat-she: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat-s%C3%ACth
Anonymous by necessity,
Vocal by choice.
Comments (3)
Loved this. You articulate well the importance of the lantern.
Lovely imagery. Inspiring conclusion.
I love how the lantern becomes both a symbol of hope and defiance against the darkness.