Praying

One night,

I ran out of options.

I looked around me and I was alone.

No one wanted to hear my complaints, my worries,

My fears.

No one could see the tears streaming down my face.

I fell to my knees.

I clasped my hands together,

I clenched my eyes even tighter.

I spoke so softly, only God could hear.

There were long pauses.

Not a thought passed through my mind.

There were tears.

I wanted to scream.

I wanted to cry.

I wanted to remain completely silent.

I fell asleep like that.

I woke,

And I faced the world.

The world has never looked so beautiful.