endless flame

 
you fight your battles
disappear into your darkness
soveriegn in your every move
still...
you are human
& I would sit at the edge of the abyss
with a candle in my hand
a single spot of illumination
so you'll know
light hasn't utterly failed while you've been away
because you walk alone in your jagged night
sit with your demons & converse
always doing the shadow work
as you task yourself with growth
you know...
those obsidian walls surrounding your inner canyon
are impervious to any who attempt forced entry
& I would never presume to have that power
but I can sit here
keeping your seat warm
infusing it with love
steadfastly waiting
for your return