THE SOLACE OF DARKNESS

By Rio L. Barney

I stared into the dark void of space.

I let the darkness enfold me,

Wrap around me like a blanket.

The emptiness reassured me,

Comforted me,

Held me.

Alone with the darkness,

I felt at home.

I felt loved.

I felt safe.

Stars try to pierce the sky,

Try to share their light with me.

It is a nice gesture

But I prefer the darkness.

A meteor tries to catch my eye.

Sharing its last bit of light as it dies.

It’s death is beautiful

But the intrusion is unwanted.

I take comfort when it is gone.

No more light, no more motion.

Just darkness.

Cozy, safe, darkness.

I lie there all night just staring,

Starting into the dark.

I relish in the darkness.

I find solace in the darkness.

A constant companion,

The darkness stays with me.

Nocturnal life stirs,

Soft wings rush by,

Invisible in the inky darkness of the night.

A quiet rustle as paws scurry

Onward to an unknown goal.

The darkness remains.

It always remains.

Waiting, waiting.

Holding, holding.

Always there.

To comfort.

To protect.

The darkness enfolds me

And holds me near,

Knowing its time is almost up.

A pang of sorrow stabs at me

With the first ray of the sun.

The darkness retreats as the day begins.

I feel as though I have lost my dear friend.

The darkness is gone.

The planet is bright.

The light so intrusive.

Till tonight, dear friend,

Till tonight.

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