The Never-ending Darkness

A poem about Achluophobia (fear of darkness.)

It surrounds her,

everywhere.

Darkness.

It follows wherever she goes.

But she still goes.

She cannot see.

Where is the light?

The darkness absorbs her,

all of her.

She doesn't like not knowing.

She has no idea what's coming.

She felt it.

It swarmed around her,

Her stomach uneasy.

It filled her.

She feared it,

but now she fears herself.

The darkness took over.

Then,

she opened

her eyes.

She told herself she was fine.

It was just a dream.

But she still felt it.

It was inside her 

and it would never leave.

Author's Note

I'm not used to writing poems but I've decided to try to start.

Reviews

[William Liston]

This is very haunting and vague, in a good way. Can't really describe how I feel about this. Reminds me of this: http://www.songlyrics.com/skylark/wildflower-lyrics/

I thought of a certain 'someone' while reading it.

[Quinn W]

A certain 'someone'. Hmmmm. Lol

[Notapoet]

I agree with the other two comments. this piece is very good and kept my interest. I could feel the angst and fear portrayed in this piece, good work here.

[Quinn W]

Thank you!!!!

[Ace St. Jean]

Interesting poem. Quite interesting actually and I like the story that you embedded in it!

[Quinn W]

Thank you!!

[Lydia Shutter]

Great psychological write. When a person is depressed, the darkness envelops them. The fear is very real in your poem. The short lines create an urgency. I liked it. Lydi**

[Quinn W]

Thank you so much!