Night Sounds

It's very late and I'm still awake. The house is still without a quake The sounds outside are still and quiet makes me feel uneasy by it. The sound of sleep fills the air children dozing without care. the dog lies with me,one eye open watchful of the fear unspoken The television fills the room with noise on only to serve to fill the void. I cannot describe the awful stillness of a house filled with lonliness I know that I am not alone that herein live my children grown. And yet I feel such emptiness It causes me such great distress. I hear the beating of my heart sounds like its shaking apart. When I feel this sadness in my solitude I remind myself of my gratitude To those friends who by me have stood. To my children for their works of good to those who come to comfort me. So I can feel included in things. Then the sadness flows away Replaced by happiness, love and grace. For though I cannot walk or stand I know I am a blessed man. For I have things that you cannot buy, friendship, love and loyalty. So to all I say many thanks from me. Now my dog and I can go to sleep.