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 

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

“ don’t fear the dark”…. it will enfold you into a place of calm of warmth…..born from a dark place , a beautiful caring place… the womb, so soft and settling….then pondering under a black sky, so peaceful and meditative…..never fear the dark, because someone will always lead you home …..lovely
Warmly, B

[Soren]

Thank you so much for the read and careful analysis. Yes never fear the dark in any form. It is a comforting place.

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome Soren
Warmly, B

[John the Baptist]

We fear the dark, I believe, because it gives us a feeling of not being in control. Death does the same thing.

[Soren]

Thank you John for the review and understanding analysis. It is deeply appreciated.

[carl]

would that I had been taught to embrace the night in an unfearful way - might have made my youth a lot easier. I didn't learn to be out in the night until late in life. - carl

[Soren]

Thank you Carl my father was a strong disbeliever in the supernatural and taught us that the only thing to fear was what was real. There was no fear of the dark just bad humans that used it to hide their bad work. Thanks for the read Carl

[Thomas W Case]

Powerfully beautiful imagery.

[Soren]

Thank you so much Thomas for the review and most kind words.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This is fabulously beautiful. I love the way you embrace the tranquility of the night.

[Soren]

Thank you Fabian for you kind and generous response. It is deeply appreciated.

[Ken Simm.]

I find this very elegant and smooth in its style and subject.

[Soren]

Thank you Ken you are too kind. Yes I have always found the dark soothing and peaceful

[emmajoygreen]

The dark can be both frightening and/or freeing.. depends on how the mind sees it and the heart feels it.
Your words inspire because one looks at both sides of the coin in quick succession and can make comparisons.. if wanting to. Thoughts here to consider.. carefully.

[Soren]

Thank you Emmajoy for the read and insightful comments they are most appreciated.