The Darkness at the Edge of the Light

You can see it at the edge of the mirror when you wake up

after a hangover. It darts past, leaving you to wonder if it

was really there.

You can see it when you are driving on the road before a

car almost crashes into you.

You see it in the eyes of politicians when they are elected.

You hear it in the voice of the preacher in the church when

he talks about "The Chosen" or "The Saved".

You see it in the gestures of Presidents, Monarchs and

Dictators when they speak about "THEM".

You felt it as a child when you sat in school and became

obedient.

You feel it when you watch television.

You see it in the eyes of the man behind the counter at

the fast food joint you got your last meal at.

It stares at you when you slow down on the freeway so

you can see the aftermath of an accident.

You see it every morning in the bathroom mirror.