In the depths where shadows play,
Lies the essence of her sway.
Embracing darkness, love's pure art,
A poet's ode to her deepest part.
Source: OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com
The above stanza is taken from the poetical version of an article created by AI that I prompted four days ago.
The idea is blocking me from writing about anything. I find poetry and writing as healthy means to express this emotional clog. I see someone expressing it through painting and art.
Embracing the darkness of the woman you love isn't easy. Sleeping together in one room, it's like you are lying with a two-edged sword. Any mistake you make will end up you bleeding and yet she knows nothing of it.
Loving someone means accepting her in her entirety: her flaws, her tears, her darkness. Such an acceptance is beyond human strength.
Reaching out to her darkness requires courage. You might discover something that might shock you. Will you then withdraw to isolation for self-preservation?
I hate to be vulnerable, but this is inescapable if I intend to embrace her darkness. To embark on this journey of embracing her darkness means being willing to delve into the depths of her soul, to listen to her fears, her insecurities, her pains, and her struggles. It requires attention and listening for her to express herself fully, even when it's uncomfortable and threatening.
And then a series of hard questions come to mind.
Where can I find the strength to follow the sacrificial path? I thought I gave her my best. I realized later that I was still the one sitting on the throne. Can such a man offer her a safe harbor amid her storm?
When the burdens of life seem too heavy, where can she find the reassurance that she doesn't have to face her darkness alone? Can a man preoccupied with oneself stand by her side no matter what?
If it is true that embracing the darkness of the woman you love can deepen the bond between you, how about if in that darkness, trust has been broken? Can it be restored and bring back the long-lost intimacy?
Can her darkness be fixed? Will I be successful in bringing her to light? Or will I just embrace her with her darkness? Will I just accept her as she is, despite her contradictions and complexities?
Is it true that if I delve into the depths of her darkness, will I discover there the true essence of love?