afrad of the light

afrad of the light
by michelle bevins
I lie here quietly engulfed in silence,
Coveted by the blanket of the night,
For I do not fear the darkness,
But am terrified of the light.

Protecting me and guarding me,
A place to go to hide,Someone to keep me company,
A friend in which to confide.

Light which leaves me naked and exposed,
And shines too harshly upon my blackened eyes,
Showing me to the entire world,
A tangled mass of pain and lies.

I wish to be embraced my darkness,
The only thing to hold me tight.Because I do not fear the darkness,
But I am terrified of the light