Let me tell you something.
I’ll only say it once.
I won’t repeat myself.
Even if you’ve heard
the words before,
listen carefully.
I went into darkness and
silence was there.
Total darkness and
total silence.
Brothers and sisters
of the same mother
and the same father.
My next of kin.
I heard the words
“I love you,”
and the words
“Do not be afraid,”
though nothing
interrupted the darkness
or the silence.
I heard the words
and repeated
what I learned.
“I love you,” I said.
“I will not be afraid.”
If the light comes
I will be grateful.
If not, I’ll find
my way.
If more words
come, I’ll be educated,
but if not
I’ll know anyway.
♥