The Treasure Within

The child was hidden
In the darkness deep down
All alone in her sadness
Waiting to be found

No one could see her
Or hear her cries
No one could find her
Even if they tried

So long she waited
Crouched in the dark
No light could enter
Not even a spark

Hoping for light
To brighten her world
Longing for love
To rescue her soul

Finally it happened
A glimmer of light
Searching for something
Hidden out of sight

After all the years
Hiding from the past
She couldn't believe
She'd been rescued at last

She stayed very still
Not knowing what to do
"Could this really be happening?
Could this really be true?"

A voice called out:
"You can come with me,
It is okay now,
You will be free."

She wanted to follow
But was still scared to go,
"Would it all be okay now?
Did the voice really know?"

The light became brighter
She shielded her eyes
The voice coaxed her softly
But she could not yet rise

The voice said "I love you"
And she felt an embrace
She looked up and felt
The light on her face

A hand took her slowly
And they walked away
No longer in darkness
Would she have to stay

She finally realized
Who had come to her aid
It was her own self
No longer afraid

The depths of her sorrow
She could bear at last
To open that door
And let go of the past

They came together
Integrating as one
What a joy, a wonder
Look what she had done!

She said "Thanks for coming
I wasn't so sure
That I'd ever see you
That you'd find the door."

They walked back together
To close the door
No need to go there
Not anymore

She jumped and she skipped
And swung up in the sky
The child could play now
No more need to cry

The two are now healing
Inside the one heart
What God has joined together
Let nothing ever part. 

9/14/14
Inspired by a healing session that united me with my inner child.