DIANA FERRUS

Oh burdened man
this starless night
should not be your refuge
your journey's end
it is but a moment
a point of rest
maybe of deep reflection
of coming to terms
with the dark that is
wound up in your days

Fear not your own whispers
speak the spasms
tearing your core apart
scream
the world is full of listeners
hear them
the rustling leafs
the nesting birds
even the mountain
will throw its shade
where your words may fall
hear their calls as they wait
in anticipation of the light
that follows even your starless night

Burdened man
carry forth
the day must break
the biggest star lies in wait