there's been too much static in my thoughts lately. too many minute details buzz around my flesh, hungry for a blood-meal. my perceptions have darkened for lack of focus. my core unravels into a tangled mass ( Read more... )

Why are you here? -- Lorien, Babylon 5

( Life is but a vapor... )

και το φως εν τη σκοτι&alpha φαινει και η σκοτι&alpha αυτο ου καελαβεν

The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.

( Back into the Light )

You are my lamp, O Lord;
the Lord turns my darkness into light.
( ... )

'On the edge of sleep, I awoke to a sun so bright
Rested and fearless, cheered by your nearness
I knew which direction was right'
Was right...
'The case had been tried by the jury inside
The choice between darkness and light...
The choice between darkness and light'
-- Double Agent, Rush

( Darkness and Light... )

Phantoms lured me off my course
Tried to kill the man I was
You sent a guiding light
Lead me to my lavish bride
--Watching Over You by Seabound
I don't listen to secular goth very often, but in such dark moods I find myself drawn to it. No matter how much I struggle, clothing myself in the shadows, feeding my seething anger, stewing in my own ( Read more... )