I stumble in the dark
Searching
Wanting
Waiting
for the haunting memories
to be released
to find forgiveness
for slights from the past
to forget everything
and leave this night behind
I stand alone in silence
Weeping
Shaking
Listening
to words long ago spoken
echoing from the dark
phrases that held no truth
yet wounded bloodlessly
and remained long after
the bruises faded away
I fall to my knees
Praying
Aching
Seeing
hope shining before me
awakening faith long forgotten
I reach into that blinding
light and grasp a hand
blessed with strength that pulls
me into the dawn.
