Shadow Hunter

The night knows what I know
because it's seen me here before
Hidden in its shadows
lies a dark and lonely door

Inside it's darker yet although
it's not too dark to see
That scattered are the fragments
of the man I used to be

Pieces of a poet here
there a shard of dream
Little bits of smile now
a torn and tattered seem

Scraps of love and joy
are also there among the mess
Next to crumbs of sentiment
and some of tenderness

If i can pick them up
and if I get them to fit right
Then I might be myself again
before the mornings light

Reviews

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Shadow Hunter'
Mr. Lopez,
Your above writing is well thought out, as it seems to be in layers pulled back. Each a hopeful realization of what remains in an effort to see that life is still good and worth experiencing. I also felt that it was one of acceptance and not judgement of oneself to simply enjoy what the future holds. Beautiful!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Coyote Poetry]

Life teaches us many things. One is. Never give-up or give-in to the dark.
"Scraps of love and joy
are also there among the mess
Next to crumbs of sentiment
and some of tenderness "
I liked the above lines. Hard to find strength. We must. Thank you dear Poet for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Tabby Mac]

This reminds me of my "packed bags" in a way. Picking up the pieces of our lives and becoming new with what we have at present is much a journey to be had. I love this poem it's relatable to me.
A broken person like myself understands the effort it takes to rebuild. I love the strength in this piece the hope, the drive, as well as the rush before it's too late I sense with the morning light.
A beautifuly written poem so heartfelt and deep.
Tabby

[Mr. Lopez]

I've been broken and have had to put myself back together so many times that the process becomes a familiar one. But after every time it seems that I become a better version of my old self. The process is lonely, painful and always under a blanket of skepticism.it may be the uncertainty but always, always , I am a better version of myself.

[Tabby Mac]

Well said! I find myself doing the same thing!

[I Am Svetlana]

It takes time for one to become comfortable with the essence of nighttime and the certain feelings it may bring along with it. I always seem to be stuck in the darkness from time to time, but I always seem to be better when morning arrives. I really enjoyed your thoughtful write...