Looking out into the night 
A sleepless soul searches for light 
To sadly find the stars and moon 
Have passed behind the clouds too soon 
With morning many hours away 
Don't think the sky will light the way 
When in your heart the embers glow 
Brighter than fresh fallen snow 
This burning desire to make everything right 
Is guilty of keeping you awake at night 
So place a candle in the window 
And next to it a dish to stow 
A penny for all the thoughts that stay 
A nickel for pain that won't go away 
A dime for future woes unknown 
A quarter for woes the world has shown 
A dollar for each sincere concern 
And when you're done you just might learn 
To let the candle light the way 
For all your cares 'til the light of day 
Or maybe you'll find you're a lot like me 
And you can't afford this much worry! 
 - It must be time for bed 
         Gayle Kingsbury 

Slaying the Dragon