the lightness and the darkness (self-portrait challenge}
my soul sometimes does not know where to land...in the dark or in the light. the darkness can feed the melancholy and uncertainty and pain. the lightness can feed the same at times. do you notice this? how the lightness can feel heavy when the clouds hide the blue. but there is beauty in both. the light in the darkness can force an unexpected shift in perspective. a cloud can invite relief from the glare. there is hope in the light and the dark.
today, i wear the lightness.
as the rain drips steadily this time of year, i seek the lightness. when the sun sneaks out behind that steady drum of wetness, i seek the warmth. i look out the windows until i find a little spot of sunlight; then i put on shoes and zero in on it. even if it means standing in the street.
i want to wear the unwavering lightness of the sun.
today, i wear the darkness.
as the darkness envelopes our little home, i feel cocooned in evening. the ritual of closing the blinds and lighting candles and straightening a bid. a ritual almost forgotten but remembered today as evening knocked at the door.
i want to wear the darkness of twilight and dancing candlelit shadows.
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Reader Comments (10)
i seek the lightness too this time of year. and the darkness comes early in middle indiana.
true and beautiful words my friend...true and beautiful!
"a cloud can invite relief from the glare. there is hope in the light and the dark."
true and lovely and deeply meaningful to me.
Vx
You are so poetic. I just love your eyes and expression in the first pic. The second really describes your closing words.
I want to embrace both light and darkness too.
The dark gloomy sunless days have been hard on me this week. Maybe I can learn to embrace them.
I think i need more candles.
mmm...beautiful perspective on both!
mmmm...yes, i understand this wearing of light and darkness. i can relate so well and i am grateful for both.
i love your words, liz. i love the way you make me feel what you are thinking.
this is magical poetic truth and you are so beautiful my dear, so incredibly beautiful ... and as my days grow shorter and shorter, light lingers in my mind as i wear the comfort of darkness ...
beautiful words :)
I sometimes wonder if my soul doesn't know where to land either.
I know what you mean about cocooning. Love you and the candle.
xo
I sometimes wonder if my soul doesn't know where to land either.
I know what you mean about cocooning. Love you and the candle.
xo