Pounding heart,
Endless fears.
Repeated lines,
Whispers near.

Creeping time,
Torturous hours.
Prayers abound,
Shady stars.

Moments before,
Numbing thoughts.
Possibilities afar,
Emotions wrought.

Ends now,
Resignation occurs.
Elation proceeds,
Exhaustion's heard.

Shocked silence,
Sweet thoughts,
Profound disbelief,
Frayed nerves.

Happiness peeks,
Fear lingers.
Elation faint,
Relief's turn.

Future bright,
Forgotten storms.
Starry light,
Peacefully haunts.

Sleep now,
Rest assured,
Work's rewarded,
Fear no more.