The Sun

Chin up sunshine

Smile

You may be surrounded with darkness right now

But that is only because it is nighttime

Just wait for the sun to rise

And if you can't wait for the sun to rise

Let the moon guide you

Look for the stars

Because there is a fire in your soul

And it cannot be put out

I know your mind is a forest

Filled with fearsome creatures and demons

So take that fire in your soul

And burn it down

Once the forest is gone you will see the sunlight

You will see yourself

Because that fire in your soul

Is actually the sun

And when it is nighttime for others

We look for you

You are the one who guides us

And I hope you see why that fire in you

Must not go out

Because even though you may not see the light within yourself

So many others can

And we need you

Burn down the forest

 

And you'll see it for yourself

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adny's picture

beautiful

There's a darkness in your words that I can ascribe to. thank you for sharing


The darkness outside is not so frightening as the one inside. Behind knowing smiles and crocodile tears we hide our fears.

 

Being angry at someone is to give them power over you, but to forgive is to take away that power.

IsabelKricher's picture

Thanks

THANK YOU

Jesster's picture

Fire good for the soil

I'm not for burning the forest. However we do live amongst burnt trees. And the sun does shine bright and the stars are at my knees. 

 

 


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IsabelKricher's picture

Thanks

Thank you for your feedback. Somtimes all we can do is burn down the forest though. Get rid of of the things that terrify us. This poem is about Mental health and suicide. If you haven't been through mental health issues you may not understand.

Jesster's picture

Mental health

Oh, I am well versed in my own psyche issues. It's not easy to let things go either. Fire is good for the soul. Burn the baggage is a good idea. Carrying it around is just...heavy and haunting. I appreciated reading your poem. Thank you for sharing.


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AdamKeithMcElwainPoetry's picture

This is very well thought

This is very well thought out. I love the mental imagery it gave me. Good work, and also very true. 

IsabelKricher's picture

Thanks

Thank You. Hopefully as I grow out of my teenage years I can improve even more