Darken Dens

Way down deep within my soul

A howling wind is blowing
Sending chills ever so cold
I try to keep from showing

Knowing not where I'm going
makes it feel surreal totally unknowing
Towards the center of something glowing
My heart seems to be flowing

Wondering if all my thoughts are shallow
I'll thread lightly hoping all to be mellow
Marching to a tune not sure how to follow
On a road so callous and hallow

As I seek what lies around the bend
I pray and hope a kindness will lend
A helping hand to a man whose sinned
Upon wilderness filled with darkened dens

I've hurt those I love I want to make amends
Before time runs its course my soul commends
To a brightness within a never ending light
For I am ready to meet this glorious sight

I have set my house in order
At the river's end I'll cross that border
Into a grace so lined with peace
I'll dine at the table of a new feast

The sting of death I once thought I feared
I know embrace with joyful tears
My time at hand has been blessed
By the Master's shield and his regal crest

Written by: Roland R. Ruiz
October 17,2010