Light Dark

you say

how do you deal 

with the contrast

of dark to light

how do you

manage in the dark

and I remind you

that when you

turn out the lights

it is hard to see

but when your eyes adjust

you can make your way

and when you go out

into the bright sunshine

you hold up your hand

to block the rays

until your eyes adjust

and you see your way

fear not the light

fear not the dark

for you will adjust

and make your way

(c)2020 Catherine Elder