The Light of the Unknown

When I broke myself to pieces trying to mend my broken trust 

I swore I'd never change myself just to be loved

but rather wait for one to love the pieces of the peaceless heart

that I'd neglected and let crumble into dust

Then there was you;

smiling like a light among the wailing storm 

Giving strength, and grace, and comfort I'd not known

Though I felt safer in hiding 

I placed my defenses behind me 

and walked straight into the light of the unknown 

I assumed that peace would find me 

when a last breath was denied me; 

but not here on earth, alive and well with you 

Though I still look like what I've been through

it seems never to effect you seeing me as something better than I do

Who am I; but a man so undeserving of such offered grace?

More inclined to shun redemption than be saved

You said,

"Allow whoever is blameless here to cast their stones at you

You'll find you're safe here, Child - we all have faltered too"

Through a worn, weathered exterior falsely projecting might
You said each crack within the darkness helped reveal the inner light
Everyone who claims their brokenness can be made whole in time
and your present self can be someone you were

Rather than condemn my faithlessness you offered faith in life 

and brought light into the darkness that I'd known

When I should have been damned for faithlessness

you brought my faith to life 

and led me straight into the light of the unknown
You showed grace beyond all kinds I’d ever known
You brought light into the blackness I called home
You led me straight into the light of the unknown