The house was filled with light
as the sun rose
over the tree tops
over the lake
Warmth and light
expanded our hearts
We drank it in
as we had not seen the sun
in several days.
The light also pushed
into the shadows of the house
Showing what needed
dusting, cleaning
a smudge here
a dust bunny there
a streak across the glass
Not to be afraid of the light
Let it in
Let it bring healing and cleansing
Not to be afraid of the hard work
of the soul
to bring deep lasting
much-needed change
to the shadow places in my heart
Oh that I would run to the light
and stay there
just as my small dog finds
a sunny spot
and curls up to nap
The past experiences
of facing my shadows
and not dying
but living through it
to become more whole
reminds me that I will again
live through any pain
the light may reveal
© 2015 Julie Clark
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