By Shem Onderi
All day, the guard is safe, properly discharging his activities in a bright day
No fear of darkness, no threats of invaders, there are many people around
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Each minding his business
Then night falls, the night guard is in danger,
He be-mourns the darkness with its misgivings
Few people can be seen passing by, none seeks for services
No one to converse with the guard, he is beaten by cold
The mall, under the night guard’s watch is dead silent, dark
He watches over the outside, while the property inside is locked
The night guard is all alone, armed with an open eye-in the dark
Then the disruptive sleep attempts the night guard, in the middle of the night
He falls to the temptation, into a corner, catches few naps
Lo, the thieves take advantage of the slumber, break in,
Empty the stores of valuables, maybe harm the night guard, tie him tight
The night guard is now in danger, his work exposed, his life threatened
His salary deducted, or with held on account of accomplice
His children await for his safe return
The night guard must persevere, awaiting another night shift
