A Light in a Window

in my mind, i think

behind the creek

where the deer drink

upon the brink of evening

a small cabin

a solitary window

open shutters ablaze from the electric bulb above the sink

against the snow

forsaking the dark

an open window framed in night

i see a burning, phosphorescent white

i see in the dark

a solitary 

light

Author's Note

One from writer's group. We were asked to envision a cabin in the woods behind our houses and apartments... what did we see?

Reviews

[Curly Grace]

A cabin behind thought... a lone window, a guardian flame in the winter dark... Interesting writing prompt.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear John, you create beautiful imagery with this write. I see contrasts, the blazing light of the bulb and the dark night . You stir the imagination with this creative poem. Atmospheric setting. All the very best to you.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

A bit late, but my thanks, Chris.

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi John
we see the light, but the mystery to me is what is behind that light, what transpires to warrant a peek into that mystery of a light, shining in darkness; this piece is hauntingly beautiful...
Warmly, B

[John Sullivan]

A bit late, but my thanks Betty! I didn't get any notifications for some of my more recent commenters, just the site being screwy I think. Thanks for stopping by and pondering the mystery with me for a minute, all my best!

[RomaJ]

This is an interesting idea. From my perspective, it's like looking into an alternate reality. Through a window. What if the window was a portal into an alternate universe, the solitary cabin is the alternate world or maybe it leads to inner peace, the inner light of the soul. Could the cabin be the home of a soul, "Burning phosphorescent light" "solitary light" I could keep going... and keep thinking of parallel universes and the rabbit hole, that's probably just behind that cabin or maybe it's inside haha. My interpretation is probably more chaotic than the simplicity and serene scene of the cabin and the lake. But it certainly paints an image and inspires much intrigue.
Roma

[John Sullivan]

Oooooooh, nice interpretation! A lot on my mind with this one, and yes, an attempt at saying... something. Thank you so much for reading.