Darkness

by Cas - Cancer

Darkness

My soul belonged to the One above
my heart belonged to no one.
I'd locked it away long ago
and vowed to let no one know.

Many seemed to see in my eyes
the stairway to that door
but I looked away before they could see
the lock and nothing more.

Some tried to force their way in
some tried kindness and touch
but the door remained locked to them
and the nearness was too much.

I didn't mind the aloneness I had
it made me feel safe inside
knowing that no one would take from me
what was mine alone to hide.

Then one day I met you.
I felt something deep within.
There was a longing to be true to you
a longing to give again.

I could feel my heart push against the door
as it tried to once again be free
to share all in abandonment
and maybe love, this time, it would see.

Your heart beckoned to mine
drawing it out of it's prison..
I placed the key into the locked door
and let you enter in.

Soon it was free, to give again..
and I wanted it to remain with you,
I wanted to entrust it in your care..
hoping it would be safe and forever true.

But you were only one
who helps heal the deepest wounds
to reveal the true meaning of trust
to those who's hearts were entombed.

I did not want to let you go
but you ever so gently let go my hand
and very slowly walked away
and because of you, my friend I now can stand.

Cas

Reason for writing:

    Past hurt.    

Birth sign: Cancer
Date created: 2000-06-04 23:01:57
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:42:20
Poem ID: 56409

You need to log in to edit this poem if it is yours.

View more poems by Cas.