Something Is Out There

Standing alone At the shoreline tonight I drop to my knees Something’s not right In the back of my mind There is this thing you see A something that is quiet But won’t let me be As fast as I run I know it is there I try to stand still To catch it unaware This something is cunning And lightning fast I know if I am strong It really won’t last The wind in my face The rain at my back This something is close Poised for attack I kneel quietly in reverence Trying to correct My old tired ways In search of respect Standing alone At the shoreline tonight What only seemed dark Now shines truly bright