Wow. Thank you. I must say sharing it so far has been beyond my expectations.
And as for the tone, I'll admit that When I first wrote this, depression was enmeshed in every part of me. Everything was dark and empty, until it wasn't. Then it was dark and terrifyingly full. Too full, and it swept me under. But quietly.
And sometimes I think we all face that deeply scary quiet place, where the tiniest sound cracks across and ruins you.
Thank you for the comments. I'm amazed at how others are getting into this piece.