Light and Only Light
(I am goddess)
By Nordette Adams

Rated R for strong language
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I will know him
he will not woo me in the dark
I have known too many men who've chosen darkness
to smell my scent, to sniff my essence and coo to me beneath
cloaks of secrecy
If they'd only look to poetry,
how many times I tell them to come clean,
how many times I speak the meanness done
to one with lights off they'd know
they miss the mark.
You cannot woo me offline,
no poetry, no art, no music draws me
in the dark.

I was molested
in the dark
raped
in the dark
I've been a secret love
to single boys
in the dark
because the fat girl
ain't a cheerleader,
and my husband kept me
in the dark while he
chased another lover
and told lies about me
to his mother and I lost my
mind in the dark.

So I will know him who truly wants me
because he'll shout with light
be the clichéd knight in white
when-a-man-loves-a-woman
do it right with roses and diamonds to
magnify the brilliance and perfection he sees in me.
He'll blaze delcarations the
whole damn world believes.

In poetry, in song, with art,
and drama, drang and sturm,
in secrecy, in open, in a moment,
all night long,
he'll be that "someday he'll come along
and he'll be big and strong" like
a big-ass Paul Bunyan with Blue true
motherfucker that nobody would
dare claim "He don't love you!
He don't love you."

My favor shall dress his face,
liven his pace, and he'll waste nothing
in screaming out its glory.
He'll glow with passion
for his queen.

This is the language
of Nordette.
If you cannot speak it,
I love you as mentor,
I know you as friend.
I accept you as a soul mate
on the seventh plane of platonic affection
and take you graciously into my bosom
because
I am goddess
and all that.
Yes!
I am all that.


"First Came Darkness"


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"Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell

(c) Copyright February 2005 Nordette Adams

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Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson 3/15/2005
and it need be recognized!!!
that's it thats the way it goes
enjoyed
Reviewed by Barbara Terry 3/13/2005
You go girl! This was very nice and I enjoyed reading it. I agree with Lisa, I hope that you find that Paul Bunyon walking with Blue, to take into his strong arms and call you his, with sweet kisses, hugs, and words of love, that we all like to hear. May the Lord be with you always, and at your side constantly. With much love, peace, & (((HUGS))), Barbie

"if I have to...Then I may as well be."
Reviewed by Kate Burnside 3/13/2005
Go you, Nordette. I love this shout with the clout! As refreshing as a girl's night hairwash!! I am so sorry that you have had to suffer all that you have in the dark, but the glory of light, as you say, is its keen exposure, and it brings a kind of Hallelujah chorus of triumph and thankfulness! Funnily enough, my next post lined up says much the same thing - only not as eloquently and lyrically as this, nor with such full-on full-bloodedness. Yeah, livin in the light is where it's at, definitely. TY and bless you, Kate xx
Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner 3/13/2005
Nordette,

That's what I love about you. You say what you mean and mean what you say; there is no two facedness about you. Honest in emotion, courageous in strength, I have no doubt that you can't survive anything! BRAVA! on such an excellent piece. :)

WHATTA WOMAN! You inspire me--

(((HUGS))) and love, Karla. :)
Reviewed by _ Aberjhani 3/13/2005
These lines burn with soulful wonders to behold as if each was tongue-lifted straight from the mouth of an exploding star. But then they did come from the pen of an exceptionally gifted poet and that is something very much like a star exploding kaleidoscopic rays of joy and sorrow and undiluted Self. Wonderful to behold indeed.
Reviewed by Tinka Boukes 3/13/2005
There can be no light without the darkness dear friend!!

And you painted the picture well here!!

Love Tinka
Reviewed by Katy Walsvik 3/13/2005
Where do I start, Nordette?... the internal rhyme, the locomotive, non-moss-gathering rhythm that barreled along... then the "upside"... and, oh, the yin/yang, dark, light visions. What a poetic painting of "been there, done that" to "I'm worth it!"

As a negative produces a colorful photo to treasure, so you have done here. Lose the blues and dance in the sun! You are not just a damned important poet, you inspire in the truest sense of that word! What a woman! Yeah! katy xox
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton 3/13/2005
The dark breeds discontent and the light, as they say, shines the glow of truth on that discontent and thereby, you can see where you are stepping. Well, actually THEY didn't say that, but there is nothing wrong with a little amateur, homespun psychology from time to time. Loved the cry in the dark because you did, indeed, shine the light on your claim.
Reviewed by Jude Forese 3/13/2005
awesome flow and momentum to this extrememly defined and conclusive poem, extrapolating your heart's demands and desires with an inner fire and peace .. great stuff, Nordette ...
Reviewed by Henry Stevens 3/13/2005
Oh Nordette, what a beautiful poem, you touch my heart, I hear your cry. Henry
Reviewed by Mr. Ed 3/13/2005
We should all seek the light - it never lets you down.
Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK 3/13/2005
Little Off Wall In Love Huh!

TRASK
Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers 3/13/2005
Nordette, This is about as 'in your face' and 'honest' as one can get.
I felt empowered and strong, as I read it, and I hope that for you, You find that Paul Bunyun and Knight you are needing!
Wonderful write and read!

Lisa
Reviewed by Annette Hansen 3/13/2005
This is both confronting, interesting, poetic and lovely all at once. Beautiful, but not frivolous.
Reviewed by Regis (Reg) Auffray 3/13/2005
I like the introspection and the assertiveness in this poem, Nordette; and of course, the sharing. Thank you. Love and peace. Regis
Reviewed by E T Waldron 3/12/2005
Though I've read this before it is worth another read it is so excellent!Blessings to you Nordette!

etw



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