Eyes Shut Tight

EYES SHUT TIGHT Afraid to look, eyes shut tight l am a child in the DARK seeing shadows in a room all alone. I pray for a brother or a sister,to laugh in the dark with me. We could play until day break, and then fall asleep. Shadows bouncing off walls lights from the passing cars causing reflections to dance in my mirror. The music is not sweet, loudly it booms scares me I cannot sleep. No one to tell me stories no one to chase away the boogie man. I hit the floor on my knees.. I pray to the lord." "God please" I need a friend to be here in the dark with me" I am not picky a sister or a brother will do, I will be brave. I shall shield them from these shadows; I will hold them and comfort them, I will open my eyes for them.. and no longer be afraid. I do not want to be,an "Only Child.