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The Journey

A journey long and troubled
a man struck by grief
a thicket rough and tumbled
he only wants relief

No clue to where he's going
just escaping from the past
insects softly lulling
as the sun sleeps at last

Hopes start falling
from his heavy heart so torn
fear and desperation calling
he's longing for the morn

Shadows are stalking
his heart races
he must continue walking
demons stare with missing faces

The demon fear begins to chant
his very soul starts to rend
endure he's sure he can't
reality proceeds to bend

Open mouth he tries
to gurgle, plea, or groan
but his feeble effort dies
fear kills when you're alone

Suddenly a light moves forth
he turns his glazy eyes
a voice from the north
destoys the demon's lies

Stumbling he is weak
shaken from the scares
hands caress his cheek
letting him know someone cares

His vigor returns
guided by a watcher unseen
in his mind the soft voice burns
a hope on which to lean

North he flees
his determination riled
reaching light between the trees
the watcher warmly smiled

Her mission complete
fear was unraveled
it was but a small feat
for the Gaurdian of all who've traveled

the story behind this is about a man who gets lost in the woods after running from a bad situation it gets dark and fear threatens to swallow him but he is saved by a Gaurdian of Travels
The Gaurdian of Travel....
She watches over the lost and forlorn, patiently guiding them to the light. They call the light in her staff the North Star. She holds it high and allows it to fill weary tavelers with hope until they are able to rest their heavy eyes and sleep sweetly without fear of the disorienting darkness that leads so many astray.
Quotes
1.Fear grows in darkness, if you fear the demon, turn on the light
2.It is darkest before the dawn