Does this night scare you?
It ought too
Not that it is any different
From any other night
Same fears, same foes
But you are older
Weaker, less resilient
Like an envelope
Unable to contain the letter
It is a long letter
Heartfelt and well written
To a god you don’t believe in
Asking for mercy
You know will not arrive
And the tears you cry
Do they become you?
Or do they paint you the fool?
You the partner, the survivor
There are people in the world
Who don’t have enough to eat
What makes you special
As you cry in the dark?
This night scares everyone
Sinner and saint alike
For tomorrow brings a fresh hell
And each sunrise a new fight
© shaun patrick green 2014
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