The Darkness

but little girl

why do you find comfort in the darkness?

doesn’t the darkness scare you

you know the world can be a scary place

but wise man

the darkness does scare me

it is the light i produce that i take comfort in

the world is asleep

but i am awake

reflecting on all of the good times in my life

without having anyone awake to worry me

sleep little girl sleep

no need to be awake

you are loved

don’t let the darkness consume you

but darkness is my friend

it shields me from my worries

an outlet to watch my troubles disappear into the galaxy above

stars smiling down upon me

whispering the secrets of my past

for they have watched me grow

for they have seen my misfortune

and my dreams shape me

you are foolish

the galaxy does not care what you do

it does not know your name

silence laughs at you

foolish man

you were never wise

the stars are not aligned with you

you are only laughing to fill the silence you have faced your whole life

i’m sorry you are afraid

            -Katherine Beth