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.