Still Awake

Can't seem to get settled tonight. So much emotion.
And, it's hot! I feel like my feet are on fire.
I find it hard to sleep when it's so hot. I like the room to be cool enough to need a blanket.

This too shall pass
I know that it's true, it will pass.
But
Tonight
I'm lonely
Sleep eludes me
My mind is unsettled
Worry sets in
Fear threatens to consume me
A lump in my throat
Tears falling from my eyes
The pain works it's way up from the pit of my stomach
Gagging me
Emotional pain
Mental confusion
Trudging through this dark night
Not seeing any light to run towards
But
I hear
Your voice
Guiding me through the dark
Telling me to follow you
That you know the way
I follow the sound
I strain to hear,
Your voice gets faint
I fall behind
Then I hear you loud and clear
Beside me
You've come back for me
Yet again
Slowly I begin to believe
Believe that you will not leave me behind
In the dark
All alone
Focus on you, you say.
Your voice gentle, comforting
I listen
I follow