When Shades Rise
Call it what you want;
The world isn't fair,
But when the shades arise
I know you'll be there.
My face was wet with rains;
My eyes darkened by clouds,
But when I heard my name,
Your love drew me out.
They scoffed;
I cried.
I trembled;
They laughed.
However filled by fear,
My protection was no wrath.
However far I stray
And however I may doubt.
I have no cause for my hope to fray;
You will always pull me out.
So when the shades arise,
And when I stumble in their snares,
I know deep in my heart
You are always there.
This poem is about:
Me
My community
Our world