i lay in the dark and think back to childhood nights, the comfort of a night light was there, casting shadows on the walls, creating hidden spots for lurking bad men, but i didn't fear, that small glow was a glow of security not doubt. a reminder that i was not alone, just simply one room apart of a house full of love. here i lay in the dark, very tall and very grown. there are no more shadows or bad men lurking. it seems that these days i've never feared more than the nothing i can't see now.