when it's cold and dark and scary

i tell myself to close my eyes

but my ears

can still hear the thumping of my erratic heart

and i try so hard to ignore the demise

caused by the lack of light

and the lack of love

so i whisper

hush baby, it's just life

don't cry baby, 

it's just

your 

life

and it's breathing louder than ever

summoning the demons you tried to suppress

and they come knocking at your door, 

no where to flee

no where to hide

but just rock back and forth 

and knit your hands into your hair

i'll tell you a lie

hush baby, 

it's going to be alright.