I lie awake in bed at night,
Fear inhabits my body.

I sit up,
Pull my legs in tight.

I start to rock,
Back and forth, back and forth.

Scared of what the night brings,
Scared of the night shadows.

I lay back down,
Snuggle closer to you.

You awake,
Asking what is wrong.

My face is a ghostly white,
You hold me tight.

We lay awake at night,
A different kind of fear inhabits your body.

 
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