A Light in the Mirror

silent watching
through the night
dim flicker flame
only light

beating fingers
across the desk
finding happiness
in time and meter

yet nothing comes

stepping away
the heart goes
searching
scouting for the sentinel

hiding in shadows
watching still
too afraid
to say anything

yet nothing comes

the sentinel waits
for something good
to come his way
waiting all night and day

loneliness takes its toll
a disease no drug can cure
a societal condition
we must endure

from time to time

oh dear sentinel do believe
that something good
can come your way
if not today

keep on hoping
and watching still
train your heart
to be a better scout

send him out to seek her out.

- B.L. McGarr