Breath of Light

Her choking sobs fill the empty space

between the dark and light.

Did it ever truly occur,

If you cry all alone and no one hears in the night?

If only to feel the light for a tick,

The brevity of one tiny breath.

When smothered by tears

That strangle the life

Attempting to grow 'spite the fear.

Each ray of hope itching to shine in,

Bumped aside by the hovering clouds.

Darkness seemingly overtaking all space,

Making it so easy to give in.

Gazing in awe at such beauty above

Fluffy, floating clouds perched at the rim of the world,

Suddenly darken and pour out their lusts,

Slowly twisting into gnarled old hands

Waiting to claw and to thrust.

Can thoughts be so powerful?

Can one bleak trace cause the sun to take chase?

The answer seems to be clear.

And if this is so, then reasoning begs

That the polar should also be clear.

Oh light beyond, be thus faithful to me.

Hide not your goodness when needed so deeply.

Just to pledge hope is your commission

For us mere humans to hold tight.

Hope is all we have on this earth

So shine forth bright one,

Come closer and usher in the light.