The darkness of night suffocates you

It brings perilous nightmares

With fear that follows you into morning

You lash out and you cry

Kicking and screaming at whoever ventures near

A drop of blood trickles down my face

Your fingers hooked like claws as I came near

I pulled you into my arms.

Whispered you were safe

I kissed your face and stroked your hair

The shadows that haunted you

Slowly crept away back into the black of night

You’re no longer afraid

I’m here with you forever

I love you