I was born in the light. Kidnapped by the shadows. I never understood what it was like to become afraid until I had to face my own demons, becoming one of them. Pain had become routine for me. letting the things people said to me enter my open wounds. The pain hurt more than stones casts. I could never forgive them or their actions misunderstood or fully intentional because I never forgave myself. Blocking my blessings. I lurk in the shadows, afraid of the very light I had originated from. So leaping out on a hope and a prayer I allow all that i’ve done in the dark to be brought to the light. I am not afraid. “As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil…”