what hides in the dark
wants to remain unknown
because to be revealed in light
would shred happiness to the bone

life is a secret
we use it to hide the truth
don’t give it away, we like to keep it
from exposure of the frauds and facts of life

but when the light invades the shade
it’s an ugly mess
then the guilt overrides us until we confess
the secrets hiding in our shadows of darkness

then the world is at peace
and all is calm
until once again
the light is gone