The Darkened Wood

the darkened wood waits for me
it is not what i seek
being vulnerable
takes a lifetime
to walk –
broken pieces
my untouched light
hidden deep
safe from shadows

walking slowly
each moment
in the tears
of truth
i found faith
holding the self
harmless
letting go
of outcomes
of answers
moving gently
toward the quiet

this is the beauty
of the darkened wood
returning
to what was intended

© Todd Greenberg – 08/16/25