Do I need to explore this cave
where all my darkness lies?
The entrance is so slippery
Yet has appeal, a clever disguise
Are there answers inside?
Anything I need to know?
How and when did it get here
This caveat inside my soul
Why have I always kept it up
Visited it, even made it my home!
There must be a comfort
In running back to the dark
It’s easy and familiar
Tempting me not to go too far
In the light, there is work to do
Challenges to face and overcome
Relationships need mending
Emotions become burdensome
But how will change occur
If I keep running back to my cave
Convincing myself there’s treasure there
Fooling myself to stay enslaved
There’s a whole new world
Outside this cave to explore
And once my eyes adjust
I’m sure I’ll be ready for more
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Wow. So powerful and brave. Inspiring poem, darling.
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Thank you Ragazza!
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The demons we know…, they call us with familiar recollections of the past, but we choose to forget they pierce our soul and eat us alive. The New is scary, because it’s new. However (that word we love because it says there is something exciting ahead!), I’d rather jump off the cliff holding the hand of Light than enter back into the cave that scars me and hurts my legacy. We like to think our darkness only impacts us, but our darkness seeps into and scars our future. Thank you for the reminder, Jodi. 💗
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Amazing insight Cecilia! Thank you!
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Cecilia, do you mind if I share this response on my FB page? I love it.
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Oh my goodness, no! I’m honored!
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