Know Too Much

Night has never been more dangerous than in the eyes of a child.

The woods behind my house

are scary at night.

Sometimes, I can’t even sleep.

I hear the owls, and big dogs;

the branches, scraping,

scraping. The water in the bathroom,

“drip, drip” down the drain, and I’m alone.

I can feel my eyes wide with

fear, the covers up to my

ears, but I can still hear them.

Now there’s voices; that’s what

I can hear. Little kids know

more about the dark, and I

know more about the woods

behind my house. 

Author's Note

All of my poetry comes from the heart.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i also don't plan...what comes out just does...

and i know there is that side of my mind..like the woods, behind my house...i have those also...real woods and metaphorical woods.

and i am not afraid...to go there...literally or figuratively..

at least i don't think i'm afraid.

chilling piece, and so thought provoking...i really like the conciseness of this and how it lets us roam.

[Wild Willow Blue]

What a wonderful review! Thank you so much! I am very pleased that you perceived this in a metaphorical sense as well. You've made me happy. :)

[Tabitha t]

I have a poem that is sort of like this about fear of the night. great job

[Wild Willow Blue]

Thank you!

[afra]

i clearly see that it came from your heart ....good job

[Wild Willow Blue]

Thank you!

[eglantine]

Captivating ending. I would love a diff word than "big" to describe the dogs though. What makes them so scary?

[Wild Willow Blue]

In my mind I just thought that big dogs barking in the night, when it's really dark, and the kid's alone in their room. I just thought it'd add to it.

[Odayin]

What a great poem about such a powerful force that lives inside us day after day. You really brought me back to my past and the most frightening things in it.
I couldn't help noticing your line structure. I found it most interesting that on some lines, you seemed to press enter a word early:

"I can feel my eyes wide with
fear, the covers up to my
ears, but I can still hear them."

I figured this was to keep the fast pace going as the lines demanded no stop and it was an absolute perfect effect. Whatever inspired you to do that is a piece of amazing.
Another great job.

[Wild Willow Blue]

"A piece of amazing." I like that :P Actually, I wasn't really planning on writing the lines like that. I never really plan how I write my works, it just happens. Sometimes I tweak, but that's very rare. I didn't plan on rhyming them either. I am really glad you enjoyed this piece. It was fun to write.

[Owlgirl]

Though they might seem frightening, the owls really only bring enchantment and protection. :p anyhow, great poem, it's very haunting and has that off key in the back that raises the hairs on the nape of your neck while reading. Awesome job!

[Wild Willow Blue]

Owls are enchanting, don't take that the wrong way. It's just meant to mean that in a dark room with the sounds of whispers and scraping branches, to a little kid, and owl doesn't help matters any. :P That's all. I'm glad you liked it.

[Owlgirl]

haha, yeah, I know xD don't worry, even if you didn't mean it like that, I wouldn't take offense. :p and it's amazing!

[Dr. Wood ?]

I can still remember curling up in bed with my fingers in a cross, in case the vampires came in......IMAGINATION is a wonderful thing once you can take control

[Wild Willow Blue]

I agree