Hope

As the lights were switched off the darkness embraced her.
But it wasn't scary or heavy like it had been for so long.
She turned toward her window, and saw the light.
And she realised the truth of what she long had believed.
Without darkness, there is no light.
And without light, there is no hope.
Therefore she let the candles burn while the darkness surrounded her.
A small smile was hiding in her face.
She took a deep breath,
And decided to stop running.