Old Style Sadness

The Light of Hers

He reached out, grasping at nothing but air. He was falling into the darkness quickly. He lost hope and simply accepted his fate; that is, until She reached out for him. She seemed to be glowing, shining upon him like a lighthouse in a storm. He could feel her warm relief upon him and he clambered for safety once more, this time he was met by her hands. They were soft while his were torn and beaten. All the times that he had gotten so close were finally released. All the pain, all the hurt, all the sorrow, gone in an instant. All the years of hate, violence, bullying, and self doubt were gone. He was eager to pick up her burdens and carry them for her, but she refused. She said one simple thing, "burdens are to be shared, so sayeth the Lord." He accepted this, and, under her caring wings, walked into the light of a new day and a new life.
     Then he hit the bottom of the cave.