Brave Poetry

Restless Night

I hate the night
When nothing feels right
And the clock seems to slowly tick by

I hate the night
When there is no light
Coming from the stars in the sky

I hate the night
When I'm holding on with all my might
And my strength feels weak and tight

I hate the night
When I'm worn from the fight
And I can't seem to win at all

I hate the night
When I'm all alone
And my heart feels empty, like a vacant home

I hate the night
When I'm too tired to cry
And all I can do is wearily sigh

I hate the night
When too many dreary thoughts crowd
Into my mind and they're so very loud

So very loud.

And all I want is peace.

Belonging.

Love.

Happiness.

I want to let go of all this sadness
I want to let go of all this pain

I want to let the numbness go
So that I can feel again

The only thing I know to do is pray
Pray for all the ache to go away

Pray for peace and love to come
And dwell within my heart

Pray for goodness, pray for light
To drive away the dark

Pray for gentle hands to guide me
And hold me when I'm broken

Pray for love to consume me
And comfort me when I'm hurting

After I get done praying, my heart feels lighter
Happier, and free

A smile upon my face rests
And I can rest so comfortably

Off to dreamland now I can sail
Where nightmares will not arise

For everywhere I go, I know
My God is by my side.

A.C.
{January 25, 2017}