Illuminated Darkness

my demons cuffed me

to my past;

they love me

downtrodden,

vulnerable & scared,

but light

beams within

with the sway

of tall trees,

from chirping parakeets,

from cacti dancing free;

my light beams

up to Mother Moon,

from the light of souls

who have loved

& continue to love me

so I told myself upon writing this book

I will illuminate my darkness

and that

will set me free