When Darkness Returns

Written By Cheryl B.

I have laid cairns—
built
stone by stone,
hard-earned.

They light
when the darkness
returns—
my footsteps—
and others—
illuminating
what you were once
unwilling
to see.

Look ahead.
Glance up the path.

The way is
brightly lit.
Just whose steps
show the way
is of no
significance.

Published By A New Leaf – December 2025

Light coming through the forest trees