Mirror Poems: Cast Me Harshly // Gently (poem) by John Herlihy on AuthorsDen

Mirror Poems: Cast Me Harshly // Gently
by John Herlihy → (All Poetry by John Herlihy)
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 Rated "G" by the Author.

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-- Cast Me Harshly -- John Herlihy Cast me harshly, call my name, Into a dark, sinister night. Branches scratch my windowpane, The room shadows don’t feel right. I lay there weak and lame, Alone with no one in sight. No one is there to blame, Only me with this terrible blight. What is there to remain, Only my fear feels right. How my hope to sustain, From where to gather might. Sick, scared, and in shame, In that deep, dark night. -- Cast Me Gently -- John Herlihy Cast me gently Into the budding dawn Light motes arrive mercifully, My newfound hope reborn. Night bids farewell silently I am no longer feeling forlorn Touch me tenderly The night was unkind Lift me swiftly From the depths of my mind The shadows disappear steadily Impatient, the incoming morn Cast me gently Into the new day born - - - - - - (c) John Herlihy 5 April 2020

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on August 20, 2020

A FINE WORK TO WHICH WE ALL CAN RELATE. FOR, IN RESPONSE TO GIVEN SITUATIONS, AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER...WE'VE ALL CHIDED OURSELVES BUT THEN IN THE NEXT MOMENT, INDEED, COMFORTED OURSELVES. ENJOYED VERY MUCH. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan

Reviewed on August 12, 2020

What is it about night time that is so frightening for some people? I daresay it probably goes back to a time when predators roamed the dark in search of prey that couldn't see very well in the darkness. For me, however, night time is my friend. It is daytime that brings with it the most danger.

Still, taken from the standpoint of metaphor, I think these two poems beautifully illustrate the dawn following a dark night of the soul. A time of fear and pain giving way to miraculous hope.

Rebecca

Reviewed by Richard Cederberg

An interesting juxtapose (and spiritual metaphor) of light and darkness. Reading this brought to mind something from the Book of Job: "He has inscribed a circle on the surface of the waters, at the boundary of Light and darkness." Enjoyed this John. Peace... r