Light and Shadow

Kneeling by the side of a stream I bowed to the clear waters Shadows danced in the deep Sparkle of gold on the surface The brook babbled and shone As light and shadow slithered I spread my arms and clenched my fists I listened and I closed my eyes To recognize the balance I recalled the words of ancient seers The council of the dead The advice of the living I raised my hands, unclenched my fists Thе shadow slithered away Dazzling in its shining green A living tree was drawn With specks of light and strеaks of shadow Seizing the light in my hand I weighed the shadow in another Heavy as a mountain they were Each lighter than a feather I spread my arms and clenched my fists I listened and I closed my eyes To recognize the balance I recalled the words of ancient seers The council of the dead The advice of the living I raised my hands, unclenched my fists The shadow slithered away Rising up to stand once more So tiny under the great trees I spied the treetops high above The meander of their branches I spread my arms and clenched my fists I listened and I closed my eyes To recognize the balance I recalled the words of ancient seers The council of the dead The advice of the living The light took wing and flew The shadow slithered away

Submitted by Lake of Tears — Mar 26, 2026