She must feel her Pain

quick sketch- acrylic on paper 7x10 journal

She cannot run from the darkness that chases her.
She cannot busy herself with life's amusements, pleasures or daily doings
For the darkness will push its way in 
It will eventually catch her and cover her.

She must turn to face it.
She must quiet herself to what the darkness brings.
She must let it near for all she wants is hidden by its blackness.
                                   SHE MUST FEEL HER PAIN
For in feeling the pain
       lies the power to make the darkness recede.
Feeling the pain brings light and truth that fear has obstructed.
She must feel her pain to know her choices.