Under Cloak of an Oath

In darkness is heard a whisper.

In darkness comes echo

I answer it as a da capo

Under cloak of an oath I promise

To never bring it to light

As this darkness swaddles me

My mother’s womb warm

My mother is my mother

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In darkness comes another whisper

In darkness comes thunder

A momentary flash of lightening

I did not answer quickly

After birth and before my death

All will be made known

My silence is deafening

My silence is staid

 

© emmett wheatfall