I love this, especially the imagery.

…ld it tight within
For one day to become
One day join the righteous
From the pitfalls of the pious 
Yet had I not gone and sought the darkened wood
That’s now where I stood
Perhaps I could conquer fear itself
Slay even Lucifer’s demesne
But other roads veered off the beaten trek
Not black as coal, but shine reflect
Like points of diam…
The Darkened Wood
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John Hansen PAL
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Nov 26, 2024
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I love this, especially the imagery. For some reason I see elements of many other great poets, Robert Frost, Edgar Alan Poe etc.
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Written by John Hansen PAL
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Freelancer, short fiction writer, and award-winning poet who loves experimenting with different styles and genres. Writing is in my soul and it won't leave!
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