Before the first light of morning,
when only street lights notice,
a world in waiting
wakes,
as darkness is bent
towards the light,
shadows go indoors
for fear of being seen.
As one set of blinds open
another closes
like sun shades,
this fierce yet healing light
splinters,
reach deep into the souls shadows,
terrifying and comforting
the one who is afraid.
And now between worlds
of light and darkness,
a gracious invitation
comes,
to be the one you were
from the beginning,
when seen in the first light.
Naked
and unashamed.