Darkness I

2008

Every morning, waking up, turning on the lights and seeing only the dark still hovering over you. Throwing open the blinds and peering into the morning sun and spotting darkness lingering. Hop into the pouring, hot shower, closing your eyes, letting darkness invade your every thought. Running to catch the bus; the light still hasn't caught up. Entering school you still feel it on your face and heavy on your shoulders. Talking, smiling, laughing with your friends. The darkness starts to retreat. First bell ringing, you're escaping, the darkness evading. Lunching, chatting, only the light shines through. End of the day, almost over, you feel it pulling you back. Home, its there, always present, looming. Walk through the front door, feel it wash over you, hear the words it breathes. Marching straight home. Slamming the door. You know its already there, never left. Crumpling, sobbing, dying you let it back in. The darkness is returning. Overpowering you. Controlling your every move. Its back and you're left with nothing to do but wait for morning's light.