The darkness becomes home

The darkness becomes comfortable

When all you have the strength to do

Is shrink into the shadows

And try to ignore the pang of anger

That nearly broke the door down

The darkness becomes home

When you never bother to speak

With a quiet trembling voice

In the moment,

It feels safe to hide

But the rushing sea of shame

Never leaves

Until you stand up

And unlock the door,

To confront what you thought wasn't possible