Wrath of Oni

i wonder if he knows.
does he?
about us?
does he know
of the connection we had,
of the dreams we shared?
no.
he can’t,
right?
because you’re afraid.
afraid of how he would hurt you
if he knew.
afraid he would leave you.
a word of caution,
sunflower.
anything done from fear
or guilt
or shame
is not love.
never was,
and never will be.
unless you live and love
in the light
it will haunt you
until it makes itself known.
whether you want it to
or not.

~lt