Stay in the Dark

It’s a simple misconception,

That shadows are creatures of the night

prowling in the darkness,

Waiting for your fright.

They are masters of deception,

For truly they’re children born of light

craving for your sense,

Of safety in the bright.

Hiding in what shines,

With hoarse whispers hanging,

In the somber air.

Selfishly hostile,

Stifling all helpless dreams and,

Tragic goals.

Hypnotizing horrors,

Of far away hopes.

Leaving you lying in

Desperation.

Are you scared?

How is your breathing?

Heartrate?

I guess the real question is,

Did you turn your lights on?

As a little kid,

Were you scared of the dark?

Did the lies fool your mind,

On where the real danger lies?

Don’t let their manipulation

Make you lose motivation.

Don’t fall into temptation

Of forgetting everything by medication.

Don’t lose your rationalization

or your self preservation.

And please please please,

Don’t let them,

Make you take a,

Permanent vacation.

Though I’m sorry to say,

You can’t escape this,

Devastating

Situation.

You will let your guard down.

You will let them win.

They are always waiting.

In the

silence

of the light.