Wilderness

I am alone-
The corner is a comfort,
Shadows on the wall-
A theatre.

I clutch myself,
Hug who I am,
Frozen in time,
Empty, like the night.

Cold arrows,
Try to pierce me.
But I do not care.
I accept them.

Ghostly councillors,
Mock me, laugh cruelly,
Try to feed my insecurity,
But I do not listen.

I respect this form of mine,
I am a strong warrior,
If the whole world deserted me,
I would not do the same.

The room fades,
Shimmers into darkness,
The candle flickers,
I close my eyes.

The absence of light,
Strangely comforts me.
And I am not afraid.
I will remain true.

I feel my two sisters-
Sorrow and suffering.
Holding my hands,
One on either side.

They are my guides,
And my strength.
They will help me to
Stay on the path.

Love has become
A thorn in my heart.
A bitter pill to swallow,
But oneday it will flower.

Seasons change and,
I do not cling to them,
Just let them do their thing,
Life will rise in me again.

Demons tempt me,
Try to belittle me, but-
I believe in who I am.
This dark night will pass.

It always does,
Nothing lasts..