My Worst Nightmare

Plagued by some terrible thing

In his sleep the black would come,

Talking in those wicked tongues.

"I'm watching you," the voice would say,

"Open up and let me stay".

In his dreams the darkness took,

Trapped inside the longest book,

He tossed and turned, in fevers shook.

He couldn't peak, he couldn't look,

For in his heart the fear would bloom,

And lifting up in all his gloom,

In the flesh he saw his doom,

The blackness stood inside his room!

Author's Note

Colder nights I saw him there,
In the door-frame by the stair.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

what is the worst about this is not knowing what we are dealing with...it is that nightmare that scares the crap out of us...yet we just never quite see the adversary...and that makes it even scarier.

nice feeling evoked from this...we feel that dark fear.

[Kenaz]

Even worse when you see it in real life

[Relic]

This is a scary one to begin with but your author's note really puts it into perspective. I've never seen anything like what you describe but if I did, I don't know how I would handle it. I've heard of them but have never seen them. I like your style of writing.

[Kenaz]

Thanks, not something your really want to see...

[Baby Ricochet]

Good rhyme and flow. Keep up the good work

[Kenaz]

will do. . .

[K]

I am not good at reviews, but I found this work of your as really good and amazing. Love the way you write. Great work dear.

[Rachelle]

Heironymus Bosch or Edvard Munch? Is it true for you?
This is your catharsis. I gently urge you find the light in you and ignite it. And glow....

[Kenaz]

This darkness you will only find here in there. These things have gone, leaving only traces of footsteps and whispers

[Rachelle]

So is it breaking into dawn? The umbra and penumbra dissipating? The fire in the east glowing?

[Kenaz]

We have our ups and downs. I wouldn't stay close to either sun or moon for too long

[Rachelle]

I hope you find joy then :)

[Kenaz]

Thank you friend

[Rachelle]

De nada, amigo/Amiga.

[David Scott]

Sounds like a Halloween story, only I fear this may be a reality for you.
The spirit world is real. So is the imagination.
Still, I believe we have free will and the darkness cannot stay were it is not invited and must leave when we accept the power of light and love as our Path...
Spooky write!

[Kenaz]

Thank you, these types of things go away the more you ignore them. That's what I plan on doing

[David Scott]

Oh, I see. Like burying your head in the sand? You seem like a deep thinker. If this feels real, then do not ignore it. Claim the power of light or God and banish this shadow from your world. Be it metaphorical or physical. Most things happen for a reason especially if they are reoccurring.
Just my opinion.
Be well my friend.

[Kenaz]

You as well

[Angi]

I have seen shadow people in my room. This kind of stuff gives me goosebumps. I always freak myself out when poems like this cross my path before bedtime. I hope that shadow dude haunts someone else tonight. Creepily done, Kenaz. Angi~

[Kenaz]

It is an ongoing problem for many people, yet so unknown. Sleep well tonight though...

[Kenaz]

Perfectly dark... you've had and have still that magic in your pen... I remember now how much I've missed your writing... eerie, and very captivating. Thank you K.

- Elisa

[Kenaz]

Strange things happen when you are alone for too long. Thanks to you as well!

I know what you mean ;) you're very welcome! my friend.