I often wonder if sleeping with the lights on will somehow curtail the darkness in this room There's something about nightfall Because when the sun is out, everything is fine and I feel as if I can do anything But once the sun sets and flaming orange fades to dark blue, I lose myself My pride slips out of my chest and shatters on the floor and I am too fatigued to reach down and sweep it up There is no antidote to sundown There is only waiting for dawn