Stranded

I’m floating now,

The darkness softened by the distant light.

Looking around, I can’t find any reason.

My eyes slowly shut, resigning, again.

Welcoming the world of bright lights and colours

Emerging all from that little dark spot in the centre

Loud noises hurt

Disturbing my sanctuary

Careless, heedless, insensitive

Pain all around

But I forgive easily

And in this kind state of forgiveness, I welcome many.

But ‘tis sadder when the states diffuse

And they stand alone in my soft darkness,
stranded then.

Holding on easily till the bright light demands their return

Leaving me to stand alone in my soft darkness,
stranded now.