WHEN FIRST GOD'S LIGHT ONE DOTH SPY
TIS MORE THAN TEMPTING TO THE EYE
AND AS WARMTH CAJOLES...INCH BY INCH
A LOOK BECOMES MORE THAN A GLIMPSE

DON'T MIND ME, I TURN PRACTICALLY EVERYTHING INTO ADORATION AND PRAISE. GREAT WORK, RUAN, THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Yes I have been in the dark of depression and inability to face the world, and sometimes I come out of it and others, I just move along, and deal with it, just as you do when you write of your deep feelings within, herein...keep getting better & stay in the light...-e-

There is much to identify with here by those of us who have ventured into dark places such as you have described. Those dingy dark domains are no place for permanent residence by anyone (especially you) who have so much to share with the world. It would be great therapy to sit around a fire with a glass of wine exchanging tales of the deep with like travelers in this dimly lit world. Writing about it is not quite the same, wouldn’t you say?

There is immediate identity for this reader as often such rolled back darkness comes at inopportune times, but still must be dealt with and managed. Managing, however, is often an esoteric journey down through one's rabbit hole to that often most safe place we know: the writing room. Perhaps that is where you found yourself as well, for the rational, albeit darkly introspection, seems to have a grasp of what might be needed. I've ventured of late into such realms, as well. My "Maybe Tomorrow Night" and "Noiseless Thunder" to mention a couple did allow the lid to be cracked a bit and give relief to the pressure. Your perception and willingness to admit vulnerability will serve you well. Peace.

Taking this at heart, because I know it was written from the heart. The dark does roll back at times just long enough for us to take a deep breath and observe things in a different light. Light. That's the word, and in your poem even when dark returns there is a cocoon of light and wonder which embraces you and makes it possible to take on the world again. Really liked this poem, Ruan.

A most engaging write that arouses thoughts and emotions, Ruan. Thank you for sharing. Love and best wishes,

Regis