Never Pass

What goes through your mind

that you can’t sleep without a light.

What do you see that makes you

wake up with fright.

What is in the darkness

that only you can see.

What is lurking there

that makes you want to flee.

Do you think you are

in imminent danger.

Is there someone hiding there

that to you is a stranger.

Does he want to harm you

or take you away.

Does he not listen when you tell him

you don’t want to play.

Lying there do you think

these terrors will never pass.

Instead of hoping

maybe tonight will be the last.