Shroud Of Darkness Poem by Jennifer Batch

Stepping out from behind the shroud of darkness
Which hath veiled mine eyes from truth
Oh, my soul doth weep for it is more than I can bear
How the trickling effect of past pain and sorrows
Effects every aspect of my life
How past afflictions have molded us and shaped our future
Burning a loathsome disdain for life into our souls
Slowly it creeps in silence into our minds, into our hearts
Etching away at our core, our very essence
Until I am left hollow within
Fear walks with me, whispering in my ear
Longing to consume me, drench me in it's spirit
My only hope is terrifying for truth has not been my friend
Step out from behind the shroud of darkness
Which hath veiled mine eyes from truth
And embrace the gift it brings though painful it may be