Invoking St. John of the Cross

by Thomas Squiers

St. John of the Cross:
You speak out to me loudly
as my soul, too, encounters its very own
'Dark Night.'

It is true.
I am not ashamed to admit it.
I, like many, have encountered
such a moment in my life.

My dark night is not permanent,
but it is very real.
I feel it.
I see it.

Whereupon the journey's lane
I seek refuge, safety -
Alas! I am standing alone...
at least what feels like such.

I know that Maker is standing near
Though not near enough;
Otherwise, my night would be day.
Sunlight of the Soul would be nice.

St. John of the Cross
If you are listening -
If you can spare some time -
Stay with me til this Night passes.

*'Dark Night' refers to St. John of the Cross's writing titled "Dark Night of the Soul," which you can read more about here.