I hear a voice from the shadows.

It calls me near

And tells me not to be afraid.

A calming sensation comes over me.

Peace of mind finds me.

Some how I manage to relax

Within these hidden walls.

Not really knowing how or why

I came to this cavern;

Not really know what to do,

I listen to the sound of the voice

As it keeps calling my name.

I look behind me and see a light

And before me is the mystery

Of this dark place that hold the voice.

I know the light signifies wakefulness

And wonder if I should turn back,

Or continue to follow the voice

Into the unknown depths.

I start to continue on this unknown road

When all of a sudden

I hear the words of inspiration

Calling to me from the light.

They tell me I can't turn back

Once I enter the darkness.

I'm so confused I stand still

And think about what I should do.

In these depths of sleeplessness,

Things aren't always as they seem.

The light could really be the dark

And the voice could be my worst nightmare.

I fall to my knees and start to cry,

And ask for a sign

That will show me the right path.

And just as I had almost given up hope

And allowed the darkness

Here in these depths of sleeplessness

To overcome me

You showed up and lead the way.

You gave me the strength that I needed

To escape the depths of sleeplessness

And return to the brightness of the sun.

Your power of friendship helped me

Fight back from the depths of sleeplessness

And return to a life of light.

(c) Kelly Schneider