Perpetual Darkness

The sun sets,

the world quiets down.

Lights are turned off

and stillness prevails.

Though barely acknowledged

you always come back-

a steady presence.

Your splendor,

your beauty, your grace,

your calming essence

enrapture me - safe.

You are my Mother

I am your Child-

you comfort me,

take my anxiety away,

you lull me to sleep,

give me hope in the form

of dreams.

You quiet the noise,

you quiet my mind.

You are my Mother

& I am your Child.

When you leave

peace leaves with you-

cacophony and disorder ensue.

Brightness sets my nerves on fire

scalds my throat through,

& it beats against my eardrums too.

Please, do not leave me!

Please, won't you stay?

Envelop me in your warm embrace,

give me solace till the end of my days.