Spirit Mole (Terrible, Bright)

Photo by Fabrice Villard

The bright
light burns
the eyes

especially
for those
who have

spent long
winters in
darkness.

(You thought
it would
be beautiful,
but it hurts.)

Turn away, child,
if you’re not ready
for the Sun;

return to your rest
in the cool shadows
of the Earth.

Abba!

Abba!

Please, forgive me!