The Net Below the Tightrope

I toss and turn, one of many a sleepless night.
Visions of the future, dreams of the past.

Emotions boil, anger, anxiety, fear and fright.
Concern and worry, all swirl around too fast.

Almost a nightmare, something lurks out of sight.
The goal unachieved, trust betrayed, love lost.

Darkness fogs my vision, I lose my strength and might.
I break into a sweat, my heart heavy with frost.

Then, like an invisible, but inescapable light,
Her arm holds me, soft and slow.

I hear words, so calm, so clear, so bright.
“I love you!”

Suddenly, everything is alright!

- Aviv Nair
28/9/10