The spectrum of emotions

Gather within the soul,

lightness to darkness

these emotions flow.

Cascading deep within-

seeds of uncertainty

draw together-

enlightening me.

The flames of wrath

rage within the heart,

shadowing the pathway,

undistinguished-

step forward?

Step backward?

Which way to start-

how lonely the cries

Of the light that is dimming,

when hate eradicates

all that holds meaning.

down in the depths

of darkness and despair

A single ember burns

beneath all this rage.

a minute breath in mercy.

To ease pain’s calling

for the essence

that is tortured;

by self-loathing

and the guilt

when they consider

their life’s way.

And wonder,

think back

to the mistakes of yesterday.

Could they have perhaps

found answers

less destructive

as the traveled life’s journey.

Look away less,

accepted others?

Stood not alone,

allowed love to

be their guiding light.

And within a circle

of acceptance

found a new way of life.