Monophobia

Night 5 in the psych ward.

Sneak.

Check the room.

Empty.

Dark

Petrified more than any Code Blue.

I'm afraid to shut my eyes because I'm afraid of what’s going to be there when I open them.

She is always awake and watching.

I can't explain my fear.

Chemicals, maybe.

Never off the border of it.

Feet up close

Arms far away

Flash, she walks.

Flash, she's nearer.

Check.

He is behind me, I know it.

Help me, I'm so alone.

Author's Note

Night 5 in the psych ward.

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[poeticpiers]

Psychiatric wards are populated by infectious fears. Especially when the moon is full.Affecting both patients and staff in different ways