Darkness

Does this darkness have a name ? This cruelty, this hatred.

How did it find us ?

Did it steal into our lives or did we seek it out and embrace it ?

What happened to us ?

That we now send our children into the world like we send young men to war ?

Hoping for their safe return, but knowing that some would be lost along the way.

When did we lose our way ? Consumed by the shadows, swallowed whole by the darkness.

Does this darkness have a name ?

Is it your name ?