He asked, “Do you want to run away with me?”
I said, “No.”
I have no need to escape.
I’ve faced my demons
and made friends.
I’ve walked directly into my darkness,
run into the moonless nights.
And found the sunrise.
I’ve dived into my past, spent time with the ghosts,
came back on with love
I’ve cried a million tears,
only to unearth a treasure of joy.
My shadows walk with me,
spirits of the Underworld,
right besides my angles,
loved ones passed.
So no, I can’t run away.
But I will run with you.
Along shores.
Up mountains.
Through forests.
Over hills.
Even on city streets.
Whatever calls to us,
asking to be explored.
The darkness, I know,
it will come again.
We can face it together.
Carrying our own light.
I asked, “Will you run towards this wild adventure with me?”
A Dog and Her Girl 