Contrasting Gifts

Inside of darkness, light is born;
beyond the blackest night lies morn….

Outside of order, chaos reigns.
And still, these two walk hand in hand
to lead you to the Promised Land.
The second frees; the first maintains.

Behind the pain, the pleasure hides.
As roses’ thorns, their leaves disguise,
(unseen by young, unknowing eyes),
contentment lives where hurt resides.

In front of certainty is doubt.
It carves its way with jagged edge
to find the gold that’s in the ledge;
your hidden faith, it ferrets out.

Entwined with sorrow, joy is found.
And boxed together as a set,
this most improbable duet,
in earthly concert, will resound.

Contrasting gifts fit hand in glove;
unbound by angst and fear, we love!