Tears cascade down

My body shakes as

I try to suppress my sorrow

Behind closed doors

I hide.

Unwilling to show my torment.

But you see

And You shelter me

‘Neath Your shadow

This world is cruel

It laughs at my pain

But You share my grief

I cry out to You

And You hear me.

You say, “Hush my child. I’m here”

Peace steals over me.

My tears subside.

I feel Your presence.

Weariness seeps into my bones.

My eyelids grow heavy and

My breathing deepens.

I slumber

As You watch over me:

My Protector.