You reach out to me in the night
For strength and reassurance
As the storm rages on in
The cold outer darkness.
I feel you shaking slightly
Each time the lightning flashes.
The tears in your eyes
Cause me such sorrow,
For I seem unable to
Comfort the fear within you.
I hold you closely and try
To whisper soothing words
As you cry upon my shoulder
While I’m trying to protect you from
The nightmares in the dark.
June 2, 1982
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