Shadows and Light
Alone I stand, the shadows around me swirl
Bitter and alone I stand, in these shadows I twirl.
Cold and secluded, I watch others pass me by
Alone and hurting I watch them with a sigh.
The shadows thicken and someone calls,
The light of friendship teases me as I reach out, responding.
I reach out, responding, but they retreat and I fall.
I shrink away, crippled and hurt, the shadows consuming.
Light so bright, it hurts; it calls, beckoning me from the shadows.
I back away, I run, yet it continues to call me and chase me
So pure, so right, so loving and understanding it embraces me.
The Light calls, softly, gently, that Light calls and I flee the shadows.
The Light is sweet and peaceful, I get restless I look to the Shadows with longing.
Sweetly, strongly the Darkness calls for my presents.
Alluring, tempting is its call, slowly I crawl in acceptance.
The Light cries but the tenderness is not heard, the call is so strong and enticing.
At the edge I pause, my heart straining
Behind me it stays resisting and pulling.
Slowly, turning back, I look at the Light, to the loving voice.
My heart sings with joy but my mind is torn with the choice.
The Shadows swirl and reach for me, mocking
Reminding me of my faults
In pain I sink to my knees, listening, remembering.
I'm touched, pulled to a halt.
The Light picks me up, whispering His enduring adoration
My face brightens, my heart lightens with appreciation.
The Shadows recede, defeated
No longer alone, I stand consecrated.