John Looks Out On Life

night terrors
as she closes her eyes
they muster

belted
anger applied nightly
no love

screams
silence shattered at three
no sleep

heart pounds
lost in the dark forest
alone

safety
from between the trees
Master

firm hand
He anchors her to his side
terror fades

memories
from the far past she speak
demons laid bare

calm strength
His will draws out the fears
peace falls

she sleeps
a fortress of safety
in His arms