awaken
Awaken
in the pit of his stomach
an animalistic fear
a dread of death
The brain denies this
feeling, stoically accept
the inevitable
Yet, the fear persists
waking him up at night
Dark is the bedroom
so cold
widows have frost roses
He walks about
in the living room
drinks a glass of water
in the kitchen
He goes back to bed
but keeps
the night light on
a mellow light
gives him comfort
No, he is not alone
in the vastness
of space
Copyright © Jan Hansen | Year Posted 2024
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