2/25/2023 2:34 am
Dear The Darkness,
You are ever near, waiting for me. In these wee hours, I remember the words they recite at Compline: “your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking who he may devour.” But the words that precede it are “be sober, be vigilant”. I’ve spent the last 24+ hours in solitude and it was both sobering and escapism.
I feel much joy in the freshness of my bright new kitchen and renewal of my bathroom vanities. Yet I was wrapped in darkness as I retreated to sleep during waking hours, leaving me awake during sleeping hours. Oh Darkness, how you tempt me to despair. To fear of time and that which I do not yet see. I know you are near; I see you as you are.
And so, I shall remain vigilant at this sobering hour. I shall not fall in battle to your war on my hopes, your fire on my faith. There is always God’s Light. Even in this silent moment where I do not feel it. I trust that this moment too shall pass.
With patience,
Awaiting The Light
Always Bridging 
First, I hope you know how exquisite I think your writing is. I am reminded of a group reflection when I was grieving and had brought the prompt “darkness” for consideration. I was amazed at the wonderful things that came forward, along with “no/less light” aspects you touch on.
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