Lights Upon The Bridges

I always seemed to think of things that I might dread,

and scared, yet unafraid of what would lie ahead.

I looked upon the bridges, all strung up with lights

to mesmerize and inspire the lovers of the night.

I filled my head with loving words and lulling little songs,

to which the moon and billion stars would silently sing along.

They sang "Do not fret, my love, for the bridges' lights
will safely guide you far 'way from this cold and weary night.

For loving words and lulling little songs did we soon hear,
in your heart, that keeps the bridge's lights so close and near.

Close your eyes, and see, my love, that all of these things true
have caused the lights upon the bridges to shine so bright for you."

I somehow saw the lights upon the bridges shining bright,

and in my mind, I gained the courage to make it through this plight.

I no longer have to think of the things that I might dread,

even if I'm scared, yet unafraid of what lies ahead.

I dreamed of loving words and lulling little songs,

to which the bridges' lights composed as the moon and stars sang along.

-LJ

19 February 2016