After Dawn
I hear a noise
A low guttural growl
It makes my skin crawl
As it begins to howl
So many noises in
This vast darkness
Feeling so small
Utterly helpless
Closing my eyes
Unable to sleep
Darkness crawling in
Slowly it creeps
A gradual takeover
Slipping right in
Stealing the sun
Happiness ends
What shall we do?
How to combat?
Helpless in the dark
Trapped like a rat
As darkness takes over
Panic released
My throat is constricting
As fear is increased
No place to run
No place to hide
What am I to do?
How will I survive?
It is darkest before dawn
Creatures are in search
Of something good to eat
My heart is in a lurch
I am so weary
Unable to fight
I cannot go on
Dear God see my plight!
A warmth floods my soul
A calming peace
A beautiful feeling
A welcome relief
Calling my name
I hear a voice
Letting me know
Of my choice
Though my body is weak
Don’t be alarmed
The heavenly spirit
Keeps safe from harm
It all boils down
To the strength
Of our faith
How we perceive
Determines our fate
Is the glass half full?
Is it half empty?
The perception is
What we make it to be
The bump in the night
May be nothing more
Nothing to fear
Nothing to explore
Is it darkest before dawn?
Or is it brightest after dawn?
The perception is ours
To make and move on
by Renee Robinson
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