light, darkness, shadows

we usually believe that the opposite of light is darkness. it might be to a certain extent, but i don't think that would be correct as an answer. light and darkness are quite different in their essences. and the reason for that is only one: shadows. shadows exist in the light, but not in the darkness. shadows are a consequence of the light: when we cover the light a little, we create a shadow. but we can't cover the darkness. darkness is absolute: it rules over everything until we turn the lights on. and when we do it, it simply vanishes. shadows, however, are left behind.

now that i think of it, i believe i'd written something about it here a long time ago, but can't be arsed to go through the archives right now. i'm too lazy.