The Lesson

She comes out of the dark
Her smile warm and bright
on a journey we do embark
as She leads me into the light

Her smile is warm and kind
Her eyes twinkle with a spark
as She takes hold of my mind
and warmly melts my heart

we walk along the shore
She whispers in my ear
offering me so much more
then She pulls me near

"There is nothing to fear
I have so much to teach you
so follow me, my dear
first times are always new"

She leads me to a place
and She opens the door
windows adorned with lace
the same color She wore

She takes me to a room
candles placed all around
there was no sense of doom
only happiness was found

She places me on a bed
my limbs are gently bound
my gentle laces of red
i do not make a sound

She says i am safe
and She will do no harm
in Her, i have faith
and feel no alarm

"There are some things
that You should learn
when your heart sings
My love you shall earn"

She blows out each candle
and leaves me in the dark
"I hope You can handle
being alone when i depart"

"I shall not be far away
but this is your first test
all I have to say
is it's for the best"

as i lie bound and alone
i face my deepest fears
a chill fills my bones
and i burst out in tears

off to my right
i hear a stirring
She emerges into sight
then my heart does sing

"I am here little one
I have not abandoned you.
your test is done
and I love you, too."