"SHADOWS"

Within the void of emptiness, a deep hole cast a light

Through chambers of dark depression,its beam burning bright

Gathering strength it ventures forward yielding not from within

Stepping from the darkness, still minute and very thin

The birth of a new beginning, though its journey may or may not be short

Its shape can change so drastically, the features can contort

But I'm burdened with all the memories labeled good or bad

The spark of hopes and dreams, all drifting from happy to sad

They gather at times to seek power, wanting physical control

But then that burning ember flames to life, they forgot to pay the toll

At times they flicker and dance to life across my murky mind

Always wanting to stay with me, but no justice do they find

For not a single one can survive without the light of life

But the chaos of their fears has caused misery and strife

Reflecting their doom of worried terms of death

I open eyes to absorb new light with each and every breath

Locking away these glimmering ghastly demons who each have done their part

To cast their evil "Shadows" upon my new nova shining heart

Dabblez

© 31 March 1999