Shadows

shadows on the wall
growing larger each day
when i step into the darkness
i can make them go away

like a frightened child
i hide in this dark place
safe in this loneliness
i can hide my face

the times when light comes in
and dances in the dark
i want to keep the hope
to hold on to that spark

but it's so small i wonder
how do i keep it bright
i want to help it grow
and fill my life with light

if the light returns
will the shadows too?
for they are why i ran to hide
from my life, from love and you

so here is where i stand
i need to make a choice
quiver in the darkness
or reach within and find my voice

i can fight those shadows
for they are not what's real
i have a broken heart and
broken soul that need to heal

time to face my fears
time to take a chance
time to mend my broken life
and in the light I'll dance

Kim (1/00)

Copyright 2000 by Kim Martel

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