Some fear in the middle of the night
Not a lot of friends
Not well understood
Politics portends

Prayers for silent animals
Gratitude for deer
Despite my insecurities
Resistance to my fear

A student of Mr. Keating
A student of Mr. Katz
A student of the Dark Knight
He's the one who learns from bats

Silent Guardian
Protector who needs protection
Analogical Imagination
Courage amidst connection

                  Patientia