sometimes the darkness
feels like forever
the creeping cold
of slow death
the slammed door
of failure
cutting off all connection
all access
to joy

sometimes the darkness
smells like a friend
a warm bed
the sanctuary of sleep
seducing
where dreams
and nightmares
rule

sometimes the darkness
sees the artist
working
giving depth
and color
context
meaning
a chance to breathe

m(___)m

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