The world shakes,

Not beneath my feet,

But within my heart,

Within my soul.

 

I feel desolate,

The well closed over,

Lost,

Frightened.

 

An event,

An occurrence,

Taps

Something deep inside.

 

Deep and dark,

Existential,

This living dread

Climbs to the surface.

 

It is mine,

Mine to know,

Mine to love,

Mine to care for.

 

It is for me

To be the father,

To let me know,

I am safe in the world.

 

 

I turn to

This poor lost child,

I take him

In my arms.

 

You are safe now,

I am here,

I will protect you,

Keep you from harm.

 

His trusting eyes

Look into mine,

To the light we turn,

Leaving darkness behind.