The End of Light

 

Creeping through the branches,

Not sure of what I’ll find,

A forest full of undergrowth,

Reaching all the corners of my mind.

 

What started once as a brightly lit day,

Has long been left behind,

And each step further through the leaves,

Leaves footsteps more defined.

 

The darkness seeps in slowly,

Carefully taking hold,

Of every aspect of my thoughts,

From the weak ones to the bold.

 

Yet somehow the darkness caresses,

And covers me quite sparingly,

For each step deeper into the growth,

Still searching for some clarity.

 

A smile is painted on my lips,

Hiding from those who see,

That all the darkness in my mind,

Is clearly really me.

 

But in the darkness, I’ll remain,

Not searching for a light,

As all the darkness blankets me,

I still maintain my sight.

 

The trees and branches have grown over,

The ground filled deep with forest litter,

But through the lack of light around,

It’s yet to leave me feeling bitter.

 

It’s been so long since day was here,

Since I could see my way,

But never has it stopped me from,

Continuing my path each day.

 

So, when you see me smiling,

You will surely know,

That deep inside my lonely mind,

The darkness continues just to grow.

 

Lilith xo