sorenbarrett

Don\'t be afraid

Don\'t fear the dark
painting end of day
from the womb a birthmark
night kneeling to pray

Its unrolling blanket warms
soft cradle of the soul
safe from outside storms
a tranquil shoal

Floating under celestial seas so black
thick darkness be my shoulder
tote me in your sack
light ashes that smoulder

Let darkness carry you away
enfold you to its breast
here family shadows lay
in their peace rest

Broken, torn, bent
as under scorching suns you roam
day of life spent
dark will guide you home