Beginning

My world is dark in this quiet place,

Suspended in emptiness, I exist.

I know I'm here, I feel my face

As waters flow past in a liquid mist.

I am the beat of my rhythmic heart,

Soft and gentle, yet steady and strong,

I wonder often if I will part,

Or if this world is where I belong.

Then I seem to hear strange mumbles,

So far away, so vague and small,

I move my arms, I toss and tumble,

But soon the noises cease their call.

Why am I here in this void, alone?

I know there's more on the other side,

No longer am I on my own,

I'll use the voices as my guide.

Finally, through a test of might,

I break free of the dark I knew.

Through closed eyes, I can see the light,

I know my time alone is through.

I feel the warmth of another's hand,

My arms embrace it, I do not hesitate,

For none but I can understand,

The truth of what it means to wait.