'I am both the light and the darkness' (Poem)

Yes, I am the light that illuminates the dark!

But also, the darkness that shields the light from harm!

At times, I am the hot and raging flame,

that can both warm and burn, 

to become either a holy torch, or an infernal hellfire!

While sometimes, I am also the cold and hard steel,

that controls the flame inside and feels the burn,

so that the heat is stopped inside,

but the exterior gets colder and colder...

and I turn too cold, sometimes heartless even!

But to know it, hurts, that forever is the crimson-stain!

But I am also the Earth!

The Earth cherishes the cold metals and rocks as well...

She helps the weak ones to stand their ground and the kindest ones to grow and feed!

The Earth also cherishes the heat within...

For a time may come when I'll need to let it out...

both to warm and to burn,

to brighten as well, and also, to incinerate!

Both the heaviness and the burn might leave me helpless again,

when I start sinking into the deepest of the depths!

But I'll find my way back from the abyss again, when you call my name,

as you had lifted me when I called out yours,

and filled me with your light again!

Yes! When darkness tries to consume this cherished treasure,

I'll be the fiercest flame of light!

Or if light tries to burn you,

I'll take in the flame and make it dark again!

Yes, I am both the light and the darkness!!

I am your friend till the end,

your brother, your son, your lover,

and also, your father!

I trust my soul, so I know!

I am your family! And I am true!

I am the guardian who will protect you, and also the Truth!

And protect the greatest, the mother, the Nature,

and all her cherished creations!!

Forever and ever.........

-Sachét