Lights

I wrote this poem years ago (back when I thought it was cool to write poetry). For some reason I just felt like posting it...

I see clearly through the darkness an image in my mind
It radiates the brightness of the light that makes me blind
I take a step towards it but something holds me back
I remain engulfed in the presence of this awful black
The light I strive to reach seems intent on keeping apart
the white of it's pure essence and the blackness of my heart
My eyes despise the darkness, but seem content therein
where the blinding light can't penetrate the blackness of my sin
But deep down in the darkness I then see another light
it's not as bright and not as clear but still maintains my sight
As I struggle to move towards it, I notice the darkness less
and so towards this obtainable goal I know I must progress
closer I get, it's easier now to see the dark terrain
the brighter light I barely see as the darkness begins to gain
The second light has reached me now and an amazing thing takes place
I now can see the image of your beautiful smiling face
Together we float as the darkness flees for miles all around
I look toward my feet and see the light upon the ground
Then I glance up and hope to see that pure and precious light
I look around amazed to see it's now within my sight
We're gaining now, I look to you, I know we'll reach our goal
it's all because the light we share deep within our souls

Image copyright Amaury Olivier Laporte, 2006