Lion

With the lights off, darkness fell upon my room
Awakening the shadows, despite the light
Creeping along the vacant, pale, lavender walls
They were black, amorphous, mysterious shapes

I cowered in my bed with the soft covers to protect me
I felt vulnerable, allowing despairing thoughts to enter my mind
I could feel each shadows’ icy presence floating around
They didn’t want to leave, they could smell my fear

I was so scared, I wanted to scream out loud
They wouldn’t disappear nor leave me alone
Where was the light that could save me from the dark?
A brightness that could distinguish this nightmare

Just when I thought this darkness would never end
A bright shinning figure sat at the end of my bed
A huge bright creature with golden fur and a brown mane
It was a lion; a beautiful, majestic feline beast

The mighty king roared at the darkness that lurked
Swiping it away with its huge claws, left and right
Seeing the beast, the shadows cringed and melted away
Disappearing from my sight and from my bedroom

The furry beast turned around and padded towards me
Even though he looked fierce and wild, I wasn’t afraid
Face to face, I saw his deep green eyes shinning like the sun
He nuzzled and licked my face while a purr escaped his throat

He let me pet his huge mane and his beautiful fluffy fur
A wonderful pelt that felt so soft to my finger tips
He gave me his massive paw and I gave him my small hand
A moment that I would never forget or let it slip from my mind

I could see that he owned a gentle heart and soul under his fur
The king laid by my side, watching over me in the darkness
Putting my head on his side, he didn’t flinch but allowed me to stay
I was finally able to go to sleep, with my lion guardian close by