Step in to the light.

Step into the Light

By Karen Painter

It doesn't matter where I am

They always find me. 

It doesn't matter what I do

They always find me. 

I cannot run, 

I cannot hide.

Because my demons are inside me. 

I want to scream

to shake

to fight

but they just bind me. 

It is so simple

they way it begins

one gray thought

and then another. 

But all too soon 

the storm rages and

I'm covered.

Soaked

I huddle 

broken 

Ready to give.

But I can't.

I won't.

I want to live. 

It is so simple 

the way it can begin

one spark 

and then another.

Soon the fire rages on

Buring my desire.

To win, to fight

To overcome.

I can.

I will.

Step into the light.