Night Approaches

The end of the day is coming
as light slowly fades from the sky,
night approaches once again
as another day has gone by.

It's time to unwind and relax
as the eyelids begin to close,
to refresh our bodies and our minds,
time for a sweet repose.

Often tensions and worries
prevent us from falling asleep,
but when we can turn them over to God,
our slumber is restful and deep.

The cares and anxieties of the day
we need to learn to release,
then our bodies and minds can be renewed
as we sleep secure in God's peace.

© Connie Arnold