Welcome to Poet’s Corner

Hello! Welcome to poet’s corner! I’ve created a space to share poetry and to get your thoughts on the poetry. This is a space created for dialogue around art. So tell me…what do you think about this first poem? Any thoughts on what it’s about or the content? Below you’ll find this week’s poem.. tell me your thoughts on the piece in the comments!

CAUGHT BETWEEN

Caught between darkness and light 

I’ve wondered how to keep the sun from falling 

curtain color changes in plain sight

I’ve wondered how to stop bad thoughts from calling   

Mind, restless, I toss and turn in my bed

between scratchy grey blankets, 

entangled in dark world in my head

Familiar room, weakened 

like wilted plants, without light

suddenly I’ve lost all ability

and I am blind 

No flip of light switch

accustomed to darkness over me, 

my thoughts – an overcoming wave 

of uncertainty 

Like black sky swallows sun 

until there is no more sun

years from here I’ll gain strength 

to rise like every dawn 

To shift shadows with my light

I’ve more control than blanketing darkness 

It can keep you blind

but I’ll rest in the softness  

and continue to shine 

- Izzy Lala