Dark Violet

Dark Violet

©November 9th, 2018
By Vijaya Sundaram

I am in need of beauty today.

I am in need of beauty and grace

To sustain me.

My mind stands at the edge of a dark, violet forest,

And there are no trails.

I have no stick, no torch, no map.

I am in need of beauty and grace,

And I feel it flowing out,

Into the unending night.

I have eyes and ears,

And can smell and feel,

Sing, and walk and write, and talk,

But I am empty.

Darkness falls like a soft, violet curtain,

And the play is over,

The audience gone.

But, I will let my eyes adjust

When I step out in front of that dark, violet forest,

And the stars will blink into existence –

I hope.

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Vijaya Sundaram