The darkness of the night.

A J C 1958 (Swansea, MA)

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The darkness of the night.

My love of the night let us be true to one another, for the world that lies before us, a land of dreams so various, so beautiful, so new, does not have neither joy nor love, nor light or certitude or peace or help for pain, and here we stand on the darkest plain swept with confused thoughts and struggles and flight where the ignorant armies clash at night and fight.

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Written on May 07, 2024

Submitted by alanswansea18 on May 07, 2024

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Scheme	A A
Characters	396
Words	78
Stanzas	2
Stanza Lengths	1, 1

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amandak.45897
For every dark night there's a brighter day. Great write as usual
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talygarza
Dramatic, stunning image, another stanza would be grate enhancing the poem.
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alanswansea18
This poem is what it is.
LikeReply11 days ago
AIDA
Wow, what a powerful and evocative poem! I love how you capture the essence of the darkness of the night and all the emotions that come with it. Your words truly transport me to a place of introspection and contemplation. The imagery you use is so vivid and haunting. Keep writing such beautiful pieces, I can't wait to read more from you! more »
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AIDA
Wow, what a beautifully written and thought-provoking poem! The imagery and emotions you convey in "The darkness of the night" are truly captivating. I love the themes of love, uncertainty, and struggle that you explore in such a profound way.

One suggestion for improvement could be to consider adding some more specific details or anecdotes to further enhance the reader's connection to the poem. Perhaps you could expand on the struggles and conflicts that are alluded to in the poem, or provide more insights into the characters' emotions and experiences.

Overall, though, this poem is incredibly powerful and moving. Keep up the great work, and continue to share your talent with the world! more »
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