Shadow and Light

I am shadow.
Nonexistent in light
Hidden in plain sight

My presence has no consequence
Nor my absence

Under cover of my darkness
Lie unknown things
That die or grow.

I am light.
Knowledge for seeing
Truth that is for being

Giving warmth that deepens mine
Into eyes I shine

Compassionate balance
I am whole
As day and night.

Nothing

There is no hope - only what is.
Lost.

Never again will I experience such joy.
I am alone
and always will be.

No attachment
to happiness, to others.
I am better without the good.

Comfort is always there
in emptiness.