Small Dark Spaces

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When we were young

Before we understood the world

We sought out small dark spaces

We slid under the bed

We climbed into the dryer

We closed ourselves up in the pumphouse

We disappeared into the crawlspace

We found solace in the kitchen cabinets

We searched out these cramped places

That could be shut off from view

We were hiding from the monster in our home

We were always found

Now we are older

I still shrink from the light

I still pursue cramped dim hideaways

I may always

I hope you have fared better.

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