In black night, darker than dark
Without white, without sight
None so blind, with eyes shut tight
Cannot find, front or behind
A simple spark brings forth light
Until this dark has been put right
Shared with W3 #185 – internal rhyme and What’s Going On – black/white
I am glad there is always a trickle of light to give us hope in dark times – and thank you for your kinds comments – Jae
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Sometimes it’s just a matter of really opening our eyes. Thanks Jae 🙏
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Shaun you brevity is a refreshing touch! I think I recognized several types of internal rhyme – only fitting for the PoW!
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Thanks Val 🙏
Glad you spotted those rhymes 👍
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You have said a lot very effectively in a very few words! Just one little spark changes everything.
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Thanks Mary 🙏
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Ignition must feel like that deep inside a car or under a hood or in a heart.
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I was pleased with the title which was added after writing the poem.
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We need those bright sparks. You conveyed darkness so well in this poem. I hope the dark is put right soon.
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Thanks Sherry 🙏
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Shaun, you are a master of the internal rhyme, this alongside the strong metaphor evokes a transition from deep darkness into light so well (just a little complaint – you could have said in your prompt guidelines between 6 – 16lines!!😅)
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Ah! You’re right! You got me. Haha! It seemed that this poem was all written out within the six! Ah well, rules are made to be broken 👍
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Yes I agree rules are meant to be broken 😅
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Nice!
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Thanks Tina 🙏
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A powerful expression of the strength of a simple spark
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Thanks Marja 🙏
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Yes, often we don’t realise the full depth of the darkness that surrounds us, until a tiny spark briefly illuminates our surroundings. It is then that we desire the most full light!
Nick – Intelliblog
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Short and sweet with great rhythm!
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Thank you 🙏
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You’re welcome.
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Waiting for that spark to make things right again…Enjoyed the internal rhymes
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Thanks 🙏
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That simple spark — May it blaze!
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That little “spark” is the dire need now.
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Great internal rhyme and alliteration, which I hardly noticed as my attention was held by the metaphor 💞 Suzanne
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Thanks Suzanne 🙏
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Love the internal rhyming, and how much is said in a brief poem.
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Thanks Sara 🙏
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Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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Great poem, Shaun! :-)
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