Dark Days Defeated

A message of hope in a darkening world.

Spite, spleen and malice.

Vitriol, venom and violence.

Acid in a chalice.

Destruction, death and decadence.

These things swirl around us,

Today and every day.

Malignity surrounds us,

It's hard to keep at bay.

When life has you by the throat,

Your world has turned bitter and dark,

A friend may come with a lifeboat,

Or take you for a walk in the park.

Small kindnesses give life meaning,

Give strength to continue the fight.

When the wolf dawn is leaning,

It heralds the advent of light.

So keep your spirit strong,

Let your heart be true,

Fight against the wrong,

It will all work out for you.

Never let them see you weep,

Never bend the knee,

Never sell yourself too cheap,

Never take less than victory.

© 2017 The Iron Horseman

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

strong, powerful and needed words shared.
"Never let them see you weep,
Never bend the knee,
Never sell yourself too cheap,
Never take less than victory."
The words above. Words to live by. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks, Coyote. I'm pleased you found this one - it's been a while since I published it.

[barleygirl]

Excellent word crafting with rhyme & rhythm to deliver your message powerfully. As the buildup to our election is in full swing (USA), the vitriol is ever-stunning in intensity & blatant lying. Every single day, I have to vow not to let it get me down. It's never been a thing I ever thought about, as far as any aspect of the political process here . . . this is a whole new experience for us & people need a pep talk exactly like this (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, Margie. I feel for you guys down there. I personally think Trump would have been best buddies with Adolph Hitler! Too bad he only has a Rusian gangster for his pal, eh? And even he doesn't seem to like Trump the Chump much! Just keep your head down - he will be gone after the next election!

[danielle.]

I like this, the darkness is always there, but we must find the strength to fight & conquer it. Well said.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you.

[apennylate]

When the wold dawn is leaning... Those first two verses especially... I always read your stuff, and it always kicks so much... Stay keen on the path to victory... Thank you for sharing...!

[The Iron Horseman]

Thanks, Silente.

[apennylate]

My pleasure...

[DAVID VELDE]

Wow! That is a great peom. Full of spirit strenght and heart. Words to live by! Never give up! I love it!

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, David.

[Poetic License]

I LOVE, LOVE, LIVE IT!!!! This is fantastic and I needed to read this today. never bend the knee. Your words are perfect, your sentiment even more so.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, PL. I'm glad it made you happy. It has been a while since we chatted. I have been doing summer stuff, but now fall is here I am getting back into this.

[Poetic License]

Oh, I have plenty of sordid tales to share, indeed. Looking forward to catching up!