We speak of darkness
as we speak of light
we speak of darkness
as if it arises
and radiates
like light,
forgetting
as cold is the mere
absence of warmth
dark is the mere
absence of light
and in creating
walls of prejudice
roofs of fear
windows of hate
doors of ignorance
we breed the idea
that darkness
has a protective glow
of its own
not realizing
it is merely feeding off
the maggots of our own
ego
