anonymous13 May 2002

The Allure of Low
by Lee Chesnut (leechesnut@yahoo.com)


The light of truth shines too brightly
How to soften harsh rays of reality
Shield my eyes from the glare
Of the pain reflected from an intimate stare

There is no safety in this illumination
Turning away
Fear
Self preservation

Oh, the beauty of not having to know
The luscious darkness
The allure of low
My love affair with fantasy keeps me alive
Visions turned real
I jumped
Wouldn't dive

A treasure chest of miracles could've been mine
Frightened away by serpents benign

Imaginary enemies
Threatening what is safe
An illusion of pain
A loss of faith