Fear

I have wandered in the woods

Under moon and star

I’ve wandered places very near

And journeyed places far

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And underneath the darkest boughs

I’ve sat beside the flames

And warmed my tired aching bones

Driving frost away

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The warding light is my delight

To force the dark to flee

A shadow creeps about my camp

Who’s eyes I cannot see

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A subtle movement makes me jump

With flight as my intent

But glow of light strikes back the night

Each ember heaven sent

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And though my soul is full of dread

A courage I will find

Until the final ember dims

And fear puts out my mind