Shadow

Finding my way
In the dark void
That I’ve neglected
Against my own wishes

Feeling the pressure
Of dust collecting
Sorrow being the friend I need,
To open these boxes

Rooting through the mess
I see myself
Laying broken
In surrender

I pick her up
Holding her
Putting the pieces together
For the woman I’ve always been

Underneath this dust
She shudders at the mess
As she takes my hand and puts it to her heart
The dust clears and the pieces align

Who knew it would be so easy?
In this dark room
I face my shadow
And find myself

How easy it is to stand in our own way
Searching everywhere for ourselves
Yet unable to sit in silence
And listen for the answer

Where all the answers live
& every unanswered question lie
Is right here
In the darkness inside