Shades of Gray

~ once ~ she saw the world in black and white ~ now ~ only shades of gray ~


Certainty, right wrong, black white ... nothing stood between.

Of this, she was sure.

Truth paramount, morals unbending, excuses unaccepted. Above all, principles of utmost importance.

Words uttered by her " There ARE no gray areas.. only black and white"

The only choice was right, living by the strictest of moral codes, expecting nothing less from all around, pursuit of moral perfection .. the only way.. no alternatives allowed.. no exception to the rule.

This light, that shone in the dark, a guide. Belief lead the way.. never stray from this lighted path.. no other way... no other way

Decisions long ago, follow this light, made navigating the path bearable. No matter how dark, there would be no alternatives.

~ ashen dawns ~ granite nights ~ shadow worlds ~ spectral views ~ phantom truth ~ shades of gray ~

Yet, darkness became absolute, illumination was gone. Could she be wrong? did forever mean forever? Was there ever a time when allowances could be made....

~ ashen dawns. the fire had burned so brightly. the blaze diminished.

~ granite nights. surety struggled in the dark.

~ shadow worlds were birthed.

How could this be? the time to question all beliefs? the core of her existence? how could this be

~ spectral views. what was real? was it only fantasy?

~  shadows of things that no one can see ~ they are there if you want them to be ~ you want them to be ~

Forever ceased to exist.. it had ceased so long ago.. only acceptance was left... acceptance came.

~ phantom truths. absolutes gone. surety vanished. certainty elusive.

~ shades of gray. eyes were opened. new truths revealed. there were no absolutes. moral perfection lost. enlightenment gained.

Allowances for errors in others, exceptions realized, imperfections in self accepted

~ shades of gray. illusions dissolved. burdens lifted. peace obtained.

~ once ~ she saw the world in black and white ~ now ~ only shades of gray ~