Moment

Late at night I find serenity in silence.

The even sound of his breath

Stills my restless spirit.

The blackness surrounds me,

And I am at peace with myself,

If only for a moment.

I treasure that moment.

In that moment, I have courage.

I can do anything.

I am strong.

I can, and I will overcome.

I am triumphant.

His body stirs as the sun begins to rise.

The silence is broken.

My serenity, only temporary,

Departs with the start of each new day.

Opression returns.

My strength abandons me,

But I know again the sun will fall.

Night will come

And bring with it silence and solitude,

And in that moment of solace,

I can, and I will overcome.

Finding victory, if only within my mind.