I dwelled forever
in the silence
of being alone,
and wandered aimlessly
through the emptiness of despair.
My feelings numbed
by the agony of being,
I knew only oblivion
as my release
and nothingness as my salvation.
As I reached inward
longing to extinguish the flame
at the centre of my being
I found the mark of your love
resting on my heart.
So I reached outward once again
to find and hold
that perfect essence of your love.
And I knew I was not alone
or lost forever in despair.
For your love is always there
waiting to bring me home.