In the Secret Annex within
We have the silver lining
As well as the black cloud-
So our skin is of
Darkness and of light-
At times we are ‘The Tyger’
At times, ‘The Lamb’
The struggle goes on-
There is always a winner-
Sometimes it’s the misanthrope
Sometimes it’s Anne-
Posted for Susan’s Midweek Motif ~ “a bundle of contradictions” (from Anne Frank’s last letter) @ Poets United
sumanar/lekha 
How I wish for more Anne’s victories, to brighten the world.
A delight! That annex! I feel this poem deep within.
I appreciate the William Blake reference.
This is wonderful, Sumana. I am reminded of the two wolves within, of darkness and of light. Which one wins? The one we feed.
Yes indeed we are constant flow, dynamic and contradicting; indeed we are
“We have the silver lining
As well as the black cloud-
Happy Wednesday Sumana
much love…
That your poem ends with Anne inspires me with hope. Thank you!
This is beyond beautiful! ❤ I can feel the poem .. its soul.. deeply.
I have been in the secret annex and your poem brought back memories of my visit to the Anne Fran house. I also like the Blake reference, Sumana.
What a wonderful poem, Sumana! Made of love and wisdom.
Love the misanthrope vs Anne close…
When will the tiger lay down with the lamb?The diurnal struggle well expressed.
I enjoyed your poem…and sometimes it is Anne…sometimes it is us.
Darkness and light, indeed–or light in the darkest of times… Thank you for writing about Anne.
We all live in darkness and light. Trying to keep a balance is tough. Lovely poem, Sumana.