You look to the light and go blind
For it is meant to direct your path, not negotiate
Its power is beyond your grasp
Its wisdom beyond understanding
You look to the light and you miss it
For light exists only in the dark
And whenever you claim your eyes can see
You unknowingly confirm your own blindness
You look to the light and pay the price
For showing disrespect and lack of awe
There are places no one must ever go
And lines no one must ever cross
You look to the light and die a slow death
For you dare to defy the truth of truths
A speck of dust is all that you are
And pride becomes your downfall
You look to the light and are no more
Forever gone and cast into oblivion
One day no one will ever remember
That there was once a dark in the light
©2008 Chris Alma Jose | Image from Flickr
Chris Alma José 
i like the fact that you were able to equate the light with something that is not always the “bright” side.. very nicely done,,
It’s got a spiritual tone to it. Just a little on the dark and angry side.
Well, I will always remember there was a dark in the light – your spirit and creativity has made a huge impression on me. I like the new look and the new vibe. Very nice. I am very grateful for your participation in the prompts. It means a lot.
maybe the title should be dark in the light? without darkness, how can we know to find light? or is it life?
This is a very interesting view of the prompt. There are many truths in your words Chris; I enjoyed reading (and re-reading) this work, very much. Well done! G
Cool ‘against-the-grain’ interpretation of the dark/light binary. It (your poem)’s great as it is,but I’d like to see it redone as a villanelle
http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/5796
Cheers,DavidM
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
Thank You, Chris.
I love the poem – the in your face spirituality has a lot of energy, and it has a rap / dj spin feeling in many places – very compelling!
Good play with the words and images of light/dark. Well done!