For our lives to be whole and in balance we must accept both light and darkness. Rarely an easy task. Very insightful piece!

Without darkness, how will we recognize the light? I love this piece, Peter

To me, darkness in this sense means trials and tribulations. If we never went through the darkness, we wouldn’t grow. I’ve embraced my dark times. I’m glad you wrote this, Peter.

Love this… great job… excellent flow… great authenticity…

We are more than our physical bodies.

There’s something very “Dr. Spock” about this. Logical. Pure Energy.
That’s some deep thinking, Peter. I’m heading into orbit.

Okay, that is gut-wrenching. To lay there and live a slow death that you did not sign up for. Not right at all.
This is executed well

Thanks for the thoughtful comment Fia.

It’s not right and it’s not wrong , it’s just the way it is.Like everything in life,even suffering is impermanent.

🙏

Quite moving..thank you for sharing

I’ve often felt that pain is preferable to apathy. That quiet passing out of space. This haunts & hurts. So often the case, & always hard

First the Technical: Excellent consistency with meter, beautifully executed rhyme.
Composition: Incredible depth. As Willow noted, the piece reflects a falling away, a loss of touch and intimacy with no explanation. It’s a death of sorts, and you’ve painted it perfectly. Really well done.