Under a Tale: Beginnings

What path to take
The darkness lit before thee
With a kind hand that takes thee
Carrying one away with an effort
Gentle, reassuring squeeze and then
Into the darkness thy paces go.

Light.

What warmth, what cozy feelings
Before thine companion steps away
What is to be done? A brave step
One to the front before another follows
Soon the one that becomes something more
Each one picks up and vigor backs the wish.

Bravery.

Methods become chaos
The first being appears
Fear grips one's innards
Sweat beads upon the face
Slowly, dodging begins
What becomes unsuccessful quickly
A blow lands, pain is felt
But instead a compliment is passed
Unknowingly...good fortune.

Spared.

Eyes fill with need to move on
A message awaits the eyes
Brave steps meeting the forward
As the wish comes true within
Find a whisper and grasp it
Remembering that one's heart is together
Love fills one with strength
With a burden ahead, eyes light with a glimmer.

Determination.