darkness within four walls

He opened the door to darkness It felt safe and calm A place to hide from the world Within four walls, his own space He was alone, but it felt okay He didn't feel hungry or tired He didn't feel happy or sad Just a quiet heart, in a quiet place He made his own world in the dark A secret place, just for him Four walls to shield him from harm A refuge from the world's loud alarm He was afraid to come out Afraid of the light and pain So he stayed in the dark, quiet place Making his own world, slow and small, within his own four walls