You find yourself in the darkness once again
It's a place you know too well
Yet, it suddenly feels so foreign and fear plagues your reality
You falsely believe that this time
This time, there isn't a way out
But though it feels eternal
Apart of you attempts to convince yourself otherwise
To hang on tight to that piece of diminishing hope
You reach out to spark a candle
With that limited light, you shower yourself with compassion you don't think you deserve
You allow yourself the time and space you don't think you can afford
You give yourself permission to solely exist as you see the night turn day
Over and over again
You wake up
Open your eyes
Take a deep breath
And as you glance over at the candle, you see the flame go out
But are ignited within
You are reminded that it is through the darkness
That you find your inner light
You feel a little lighter
Breathing becomes a bit easier
Slowly you start coming back
Back home to your body
The light within you is glowing brighter than ever before
But you carry your matches in your right hand
For whenever you find yourself in the darkness again