awaken

Awaken 

in the pit of his stomach 
an animalistic fear
a dread of death
The brain denies this 
feeling, stoically accept 
the inevitable 
Yet, the fear persists
waking him up at night
Dark is the bedroom
so cold
widows have frost roses
He walks about
in the living room
drinks a glass of water
in the kitchen
He goes back to bed
but keeps 
the night light on
a mellow light
gives him comfort 
No, he is not alone
in the vastness 
of space