When the Fears Are Keeping You Awake

They can sneak into your mind,

With no warning at all,

All those fears.

The movies play within your head,

And pull you away from rest. 

The scary scenes expand and meander and grow,

And soon, your eyes are open,

Your heart is racing,

And sleep has escaped from your body.

But slow down, dear one,

And know the fears will dissolve,

The anxiety will disappear,

As you bring yourself out of your head,

And into this moment.

Present to what is,

And open to the comforting arms of deep sleep.