SHADOWS

Children are sometimes afraid
Of the dark.  Aliens or monsters
Hiding under their beds or in closets.
Their parents are their protectors.

People are sometimes afraid of
The unknown--it's their version
Of the dark or as they might
Say--the shadows emerging.

There are different types of
Shadows, there are the ones when
People keep having problems, and
Feel a shadow hanging over them.

There are the shadows some
Of us get in our minds.
Whether depression or other mental
Illness, they need help--all kinds.

Just as children need a night
Light and grow out of their
Fear of the dark--people are
Living in shadows and fear.

There are ways to shine light
On their shadows--help them
Learn to live without having to
Worry the shadows will envelop them.

There are therapists, support
Groups, if needed--medication.
All may be needed, mostly needed
Is God's love and communication.