Thank you, Teagan Geneviene, for this sonnet’s inspiration.
Darkest Angel, why do you haunt my soul?
Is passage into depths of hell your goal?
Standing in the way of a glowing light
Darkening the path of a greater might
Good Father, I ask you, come rescue me
Hurt in a torn world, peace I cannot see
Unlatch the battered beige door and step through
Bring hope to earth of brown and sky of blue
Shadows of gray weave up and down the hall
Reaching for the breath of a deadly pall
When Abba’s door grants a decisive push
And dissipates intent of vile ambush
Black Angel retreats to depth of darkness
Light and peace of God outshines in sharpness
This post is in response to Dan Antion’s Thursday Doors Writing Challenge (#TDWC) that runs the entire month of May, 2023. If you’re looking for a new challenge that involves lots of ways to enter and exit, check out the rules and photos of #TDWC HERE. You can post as many times as you’d like during the month, choosing a door from the gallery and writing in whatever format speaks to you. It’s an opportunity to have fun and perhaps meet a new blogger or two.
Mary J Melange 
This is troubling and beautiful, Mary. I love the way you worked your way around that image. The feelings and emotions you evoke are real. Thanks for joining the challenge.
Thank you, Dan. When I first saw the photo, my mind went to Star Trek Discovery season 2 and the tale of a red angel. But when I started writing the sonnet, my thoughts went in a different direction and ended up as is. I’m glad you like it and I plan on the next post being a little less dark.
It’s funny how a creative work evolves like that, isn’t it?
This sonnet is extraordinary, Mary J. I’m honored that my collage inspired it. Thanks for the shout out too. Hugs
Thank you, Teagan, for the inspiration and positive feedback. Your photos seem to do that for me…bikes and doors! 😉
Dark is OK when well done, and this one is very well done.
I do love writing sonnets. They make the brain cells work a little harder. It’s a good challenge.
Great door, great writing, Mary! Very well done.
Glad you liked this, Lois. Thank you!
Lovely poem, albeit kind of delightfully dark… in a good way, of course.
Yes, dark Ally. But hopeful in the ending. Now on to the next post, which shall be lighter.
Love it, Mary. The Light and Dark are essential for a balanced existence. ❤️
Thank you! This means a lot coming from the Poetry Princess herself. 🙂❤️
Well aren’t you sweet? I like the princess par tho. 😉😂❤️
Awesome poem (sonnet)!!!
Thank you!
Very eloquent Mary – the highs and lows we feel as humans always end with our ultimate trust in hope – well done!
Faith and hope are what always get me through the lows, Shelley. Thanks!
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Your poem evoked each haunted corner and spark of hope of that image. I loved the positive in the end.
Thank you, Patricia. I had to end the sonnet in the way that I view the world…always with hope!
Mary this is dark yet so hopeful. A beautiful sonnet.
Thank you, Lauren. Glad you liked it. 🙂
Excellent writing – brave to try a sonnet. I love that you use the word Abba. The second line hisses with the emotion of a demon thwarted by God’s love.
“When Abba’s door grants a decisive push
And dissipates intent of vile ambush
Black Angel retreats to depth of darkness
Light and peace of God outshines in sharpness”
Thank you for your kind comment, Marsha. I enjoy writing sonnets as they are always a challenge. Glad you found value in this one and in Abba.
Indeed. It was a great sonnet both in wordsmithing and in content. 🙂 A+
Thank you for this powerful prayer. In spite of fear and darkness, your words help me feel hopeful and remind me to call on God as well as the angels of light.
You are welcome, JoAnna. I always have faith and hope that God will always overcome the dark evil of the world and change hearts to goodness.
I’m glad for the positive ending. (K)
I am too!
A deliciously creepy and triumphant piece! I like the “shadows weave” line esp.
I like that you thought this delicious, Josh. Thanks for the positive feedback!
I love the triumph of light over the angel of darkness as she calls out to God for help. I wanted to cheer. Beautiful sonnet!
Thank you so much, Brenda! Of course, God always triumphs!
Very nice!
Thank you!