The emerald waters
of my crystalline personality
are only a reflection
of an external light.
Lurking below the surface
the murky waters
of self-deprecation
create further illusion.
Dive deeper,
beyond the cold chill
of darkening thoughts
and threatening despair
Weed through the silt
of bottomed out desires
and find an opening –
black and foreboding.
Enter with an open heart
and find the chest within
rusted from neglect,
unguarded, with open latch.
Brush away the cobwebs
and with respectful caution
lift the dusty lid
and behold the divine spark
My true essence,
Tucked there in the darkness
an eternal flame
vibrant and vital.
Release it for me,
be so kind,
to light this dismal patch
and set my waters aglow again.
So that the emerald waters
of my crystalline personality
would reflect my inner
divine light.
One Woman's Quest 