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Within the endless shadowy depths of the forbidden forest

Lies the darkest of all man, a being without a heart or soul

His soul consumed by the darkness and fear of love

As his love had destroyed his well-being and sent him fleeing

He hides among the thick tall cascading trees of the dreaded forest

Never to see the light of day again, as this light is so blinding

Unexpectedly a young woman enters the forest, looking for seclusion

Isolation from the rest of the world, a place she could retreat

Sanctuary from life, as it was so heartless and agonizing to accept

To see the shadows of the forest as soothing and peacefully calm

He watches as she moves through the forest with ease and confidence

Unknowingly being drawn to her as she explores his weary world

Unsettling emotion builds inside as he begins to feel for this woman

Days pass as the weeks and the months, yet he still watches unnoticed

She feels a presence, uncertainty of where, yet feels protected

The shadows are no more as the leaves fall to the howl of the wind

Unmistakable presence pulling her, wanting to see, wanting to know

Searching, eyes meeting to see the light from within each other’s soul

Unmistakable sense of belonging fills their thoughts and minds

Their fears answered with an adoring look from another and now

Love has propel them into a future together with joy and love

Together with their hands intertwined they walk out of the dreaded forest

His fear is not longer important and her hope has been restored

They begin this new journey with open eyes, open hearts, open to live

 

Copyright ©  Sheri Lynn Webber

Reviews

[WordMaster]

I love this poem!

Maybe it's because it tells a personal story?

Maybe it's because it outlines the saga of a life?

No�

It's just very well written!