In the Stillness of the Night
In the stillness of the night, under the weight of a single tear, it comes: The pounding of a heart, the terror creeping in. The distance of the world, the absence of a man— Will he ever be enough for what he feels in his soul? The will to rise battles the fear to stay, Insecurity whispers, "You'll fail anyway." And yet, in the struggle, he finds something true, A strength he never knew. Not in perfection, but in resolve, Through the storms of himself, he tries to evolve. In the stillness of the night, he stands, A man reshaped by Her hand. His will and insecurity now entwined, Not out of ease, but for what he feels inside. The ghost of doubt endlessly haunts, But still, he tries, he strains, he reaches, Every failure a lesson She patiently teaches. Yet fear lingers, sharp and raw, That his love, so deep, might give Her pause. Will the weight of his devotion drive Her away, Or anchor Her heart to choose to stay? He kneels not to seek, but to give, Every part of himself, f...