Untitled (December 2, 2012)

Sunshine brings new courage
To all who fear the dark.

“Cupid, I shake my fist at you!”  My loud boast 
Rings through the air –

“Demon of darkness, I declare myself free from your service!”

But oh!  Father in Heaven!

Lead me not into a forest of gently falling leaves,

Or near the sound of a stream rippling and gargling,

Or where clouds drift by on a glassy mere.