as long as I am covered

this night, I dream of fear

my day begins, curled up, trying to stay hidden

I wake and see my walls around me

I am safe as long as I am covered

they say it's the day

let's celebrate, relax, unwind, let go a little

even a day like this

does not altogether alleviate anxiety

this day, I dream of winter chills

leaves turning red, orange, yellow, brown

winds forcing one into a warm retreat

a small materialistic dream realized in a coat

what is it that has gone wrong now?

I think of death, injury, regret, dreading what comes next

when the only worry is time, not mine and not expired

and I've forgotten to enjoy the present

answers will come in time

and things will fall into place

I am surrounded by comfort and stability

and I am safe as long as I am covered