Saying yes to the light

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; 

on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. 

Isaiah 9:2 NIV

I knew the light was there, bright and burning hot

there was colour, life in the light

but snuggled into darkness I felt safe, protected

all my imperfections hidden

their heaviness pressed hard upon me

almost like an embrace

I had grown accustomed to the weight of them

added bit by bit, slow so I wouldn't even notice

I could hardly breathe

I could not have seen the darkness

without the light

growing stronger

the shadows deepened, gripping

comfort vanished

I surrendered to the pull

to the warm

and saying yes to the light

found the heavy lift

yes to the light

yes to light

yes

sharing the light with the imperfect and redeemed at Emily's

and jamming about yes with Bonnie