Sundown Sadness

When Darkness Falls

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.
— John 1:5

Sundown Sadness

As the sun begins to sink
and dusk gives way to night,
my light within too quickly dims
and peace gives way to fright.

I grasp and cling to fading light,
to seek my Father’s will.
But though I fight with all my might,
the darkness smothers still.

I claw away at Satan’s haze
and gaze up at the moon—
proof that light invades the night
'til dawn consumes it soon.

And when that hour comes, I sing
and watch the sun arise.
My soul lifts too, embracing all
the joy new morns supply.

But still, my soul needs more than dawns
to conquer treacherous nights;
it needs a mighty, Holy One
to beam His glorious light.

So when the twilight reappears
and fears begin to creep,
to Him, I fix my weary eyes,
and there, my soul finds peace.

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Grace and peace,

Ali

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Cover image: Artist unknown. Source: Pinterest.