The Mirror's Trap (A Sonnet) Poem by Hugh Cobb
The Mirror's Trap (A Sonnet)
Staring deeply into darkness's heart,
reflected back in mirror'd eyes
can give one's conscience a nasty start
that may turn out neither well nor wise:
For into darkness's depths they're drawn,
like fitful moths to flick'ring flame.
& when clothed in spiritual denial too long
Can be held hostage to Evil's dark game.
For as long as our evil is all we can see,
we lose all sight of redemptive Good
turning Divine Sacrifice to trifling pin's fee:
forgetting the true meaning of Holy Rood.
In failing to forgive ourselves, we sacrifice our Light
Facing, then, an eternity in cold & endless Night.
(Copyright 12/09/2005)
This really struck a chord with me. Beautifully written and musical in it's rhythm, you are tackling important subjects without lecturing. A joy. Hugs Anna xxx
Tai, the form is classic Spenserian: Rhyme Scheme is abab cdcd efef gg. Thanks for your kind remarks. Hugh
Hi Hugh, I'm not sure about the form of this sonnet, but the message is very clear! The hardest thing for any of us to do imo is forgive ourselves. 9 from Tai
yes, we all need to forgive ourselves before we can forgive and love others. u.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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A beautiful construction here, and the weaving of the words are very meaningful and potent. I have read it more than once and each time it's reads better and better. One gets down into it and it's brilliant. Loved it. Love Ernestine XXX