I.
I do not dance with shallow darkness—
I am dragged into my shadow,
kicking and screaming
each time.

Survival tells me to fight.
I’m made to humble myself
in the deep waters of pain and fear—
before taking in air again.

I learn to surrender
to a Higher Power beyond myself.
II.
Image and healing don’t mesh.
Image dies first
on the healing path.
III.
Stop being their sacrificial lamb—
let their shadows return to them.

It’s not your purpose
to hold back others
from healing themselves—
just because you can withstand their attacks
and know how.
IV.
Total eclipse—
advantage in darkness.
Hidden from sight—
dancing with shadow,
inside and outside.
V.
Her body above me—
glowing,
blood red.
Stirs me restless—
captivated.

Shackles and illusions—
I break free from—
under Her all-knowing presence,
she urges me on.

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