Reaching

Reaching out to catch it,

Afraid to hope too much,

Looking back behind you,

You see nothing,

Darkened space,

Lost as only darkness can,

Staring,

The light ahead, full of promise,

Someday maybe,

Dim shadows surround,

Enough to see,

To see where you stand,

Look to your feet,

But where are you going?

Reaching out,

Tomorrows light too far,

Eyes closed,

Searching the attainable light,

One step,

Leaving bright rooms behind,

 Bright lights without need of being caught,

Light at your back casting shadows so free.