"As The Darkness Dawns", is an anthology of dark poetry describing the darker aspects of the natural world with a tinge of romance and spirituality paving a way for enlightenment. The poetry provides a keen insight into mankind’s capacity for monstrous acts and also lobby for change. They appeal to the readers’ ethical responsibilities and challenge the unspeakable dark events. The poetry is cathartic which aids the readers to find one’s own way through metaphorically dark times.