Dark and Mystical

Night folds its shroud of darkness around me As I stand alone on the edge of the cold still water The distant moon lights a path toward the heavens, I see Clearly, I hear your whispering voice, my daughter My world lies shattered at my feet, this night Will it ever end, my pain shatters into a thousand single shards Shredding my heart, clouds gather taking all light Your departing shadow embraces me as your heart discards The love offered, blemished, tattered, torn Then the silent dark clouds part, a single star ignites new hope And in this lonely place I see a reflection reborn Confidence regained, trust renewed, and I know I will cope… April 10, 2014