Darkness
This poem has dual meaning in the sense that it can be interpreted two separate ways. Firstly, the reader can interpret it completely literally, in which case, it is a poem about searching for a light switch. However, it is also possible to find the metaphoric meaning behind this poem: the process of “looking for the light” in life can be absolutely exhausting, and may seem hopeless, much often, just as we start to give up, we find hope. Cliché? Slightly perhaps, but true none the less. I chose this poem for November because the change of seasons from fall to winter can often leave people feeling alone in the dark, depressed, and it is always important to remember that the sun shines brightest after the darkest night.
This poem is an example of an obscure form of poetry known as a Quadruple Tetractys. A tetractys, in the traditional sense, has a total of 20 syllables in total, arranged in a pattern of 5 lines with 1, 2, 3, 4, and 10 syllables respectively. A quadruple tentracys has a syllable pattern of (1,2,3,4,10,10,4,3,2,1,1,2,4,10,10,4,3,2,1) It has no rhyme scheme and, although (as mentioned above) the entire poem can be interpreted as a metaphor, there are few poetic devices used aside from alliteration and repetition.
Dark.
I search.
I stumble.
Blind and alone,
I pray I will escape this endless black.
I pray that I will see the light again.
Running my hands
Over walls.
Nothing.
Just
Dark.
Tears of
Frustration
Run down my face.
I must find how to get out of this hell.
I must find light before I am consumed.
Finally hope.
At last I
Find the
Switch.
- Rachel Harrison
- Rachel Harrison
Rachel,
ReplyDeletei like how this poem evokes a lot of feelings. when i read this poem i felt scared and alone. you are really good at bringing out the emotions in poems. i am looking forward to reading more of your poetry.
This poem is very unique. On first glance, just a regular free verse, with no rhyme scheme, no rhythm and just dark words. Reading it, its a very powerful poem. You're very good expressing your emotions through this poem. Seems like something the narrator would say in the begining of a sad dark scary movie. Excellent work!
ReplyDeleteThis was an amazing poem. while i was reading it (even with the lights turned on) i felt like i was in darkness. the poem was great because it was relatable. i'm sure everyone has been somewhere where its pitch black and they are just looking for light and a way out. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteThis poem was an interesting take on the lost and found theme. I liked the choice of format - it definitely sparked your creativity and led to a great poem! I think that this style was the perfect choice for the poem, since it helped give the reader the feeling of desperation that the poem discusses.
ReplyDeleteI love this poem! It bring you on a mini emotional roller coaster. At the beginning, it seems like the character just doesn't like the dark, but then they start getting desperate ("tears of frustration run down my face") and finally they find the switch. Great work rachel!
ReplyDeleteThis poem flowed really well and the syllable pattern was very interesting. I liked how well you portrayed the emotions of your character.
ReplyDeleteway to go!