​When the Darkness Answered

I never noticed silence, till it answered back,

I didn’t see the darkness, till it softened black.

The walls leaned in to listen, like a caring friend,

As if this lonely moment was only just pretend.

I spoke to break the silence, just to hear a sound,

I took a step forward, just to feel the ground.

The shadows started lifting, like they knew the way,

The sun broke through the stillness—welcoming the day.

I feared I’d live in silence, never leave the dark,

But sometimes all it takes… is finding your own spark.