Together

In the absence of light
where shadows rest
you laid your head
upon my breast.

You whispered to me
your deepest fears.
As daylight dawned
I saw your tears.

I held you tight
close to my heart
my greatest fear
that we should part.

Yet, you proved to me
that you were true
and showed that love
could see us through.


About this Poem: ▼

Written For: "The Not-So-Daily Poem"  11/1/21
Prompt & Restrictions:

"IT IS NOT THE DARKNESS, BUT THE ABSENCE OF LIGHT"

         1. You may only use the word DARKNESS if you use the entire prompt sentence, and you may only use the sentence once.
         2. You may NOT use the following words: night, dark or darkness (except as above), dusk, black, or void (or any derivatives)
         3. Your poem must be at least 7 lines long.

Line Count: 16
Form: free

Also Used For: "Promptly Poetry Challenge (2023-2024)"  Week 22