Fears of Darkness

a poem by Benna Rao Goli

As a child I had fear of darkness
As an adult I’m in darkness, I confess;
This darkness is deep within
I can label it as sin.

I played all games, thinking ‘all is well’
Now I know that I’m on the edge of hell;
Many sins each with a name
Seeking only to hide without shame.

Fear of growing old and ill-health
Most of all the fear of death;
I know fear is opposite of faith
And I need to pray for this wealth.

He holds the key to unlock dark rooms,
He is the only One who can open tombs;
For His grace, I need to clap and shout
Before my last breath is out.