Catch Me

Last evening, it happened again.
She came crying hysterically into the room, eyes glazed over.
"Help me!" she had screamed.

Startled, I took her into my arms...
I recognised wild fear. 
"I need the key...I want to get out!" she cried over and over again.

I muttered a few prayers as I soothed her.
She was safe. No one would take her away.
I promised her that I would not let her go.
And throughout the night, I watched her sleep...
praying that the tigers that prey her mind would leave her in peace.

Dear God,
I'm scared...and to you I turn.
Help me to be strong...for her.
But should I falter,
Please catch me too.
Ameen