In Contrast To The Darkness Poem by Mark. A Heathcote

In contrast to the darkness, I see the moon.
Iridescent against the backdrop of night
It's a pearl forever locked in a clasped tomb.
I see dazzling meteorites.

The world, like a cello, breathes through my heart.
You are the only ground I walk upon.
And whether its substance is light or dark
(Secure) — You're my temple, my pantheon.

Our love's overture, written by the gods
So cast me into the waves; I'm drowning.
Deeper in love, whatever the facades
I'll swim because, darling, I'm not dreaming.

I'm just locked beneath these ebony waves.
I'm waiting for you to shut down the sun.
Oh, starlight ever so bright, let me brave
Until all this loving and living is done.

~or~

In contrast to the darkness, I see the moon.
Iridescent against the backdrop of night
It's a pearl forever locked in a clasped tomb.
I see dazzling meteorites.
The world, like a cello, breathes through my heart.
You are the only ground I walk upon.
And whether its substance is light or dark
(Secure) — You're my temple, my pantheon.
Our love's overture, written by the gods
So cast me into the waves; I'm drowning.
Deeper in love, whatever the facades
I'll swim because, darling, I'm not dreaming.
I'm waiting for you to shut down the sun.
Until all this loving and living is done.