When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
It was the possibility of darkness that made the day seem so bright.
Stephen King
You, my song of Innocence,
You, my tale of Experience;
You, first my dawn and then my darkest night.
You, who gave me such luminous vision;
How could I know you were simply reflected light?
(c) Anne McMaster 2016
Beautiful
Thank you.
I have known that woman and thought I loved her enough and found out I was that guy.
A lot of meaning and impact in a very few words.
I wanted to make the poem small and dense so the impact would be greater. We don’t always know whether those we care for are truly shining brightly or are just pale imitations reflecting a glow from elsewhere.