Dreamscape Headlines: Sandman is on the Run
The Sandman is on the run.
No one's sleeping tonight.
The nightmares come full force,
You've no place to hide,
No way to fight.
The headlines state;
He's nearing Dream Way express.
Creeping along the shadows
Unveiling fears we try to repress.
They're hot on his trail,
Through rivers and streams they go
He's on the run near the rails.
It's his own little sick show.
The Sandman leers wildly
A twisted grin on his face
He's having himself some fun tonight,
He's everywhere, all over the place.
But I'm so tired,
I can not get to sleep
I know everyone's awake,
Yet no one makes a peep.
'The Sandman's been apprehended!'
Someone yells out, finally.
The whole crowd gives a cheer,
Still, no one can get to sleep.
The Sandman ran rampant,
What havoc had he caused?
Has sleep been permanently disturbed?!
What was his plan? And how many flaws?
Outside I crept, I heard him proclaim,
'No need to worry, no one's to blame!
I only wanted a day off, fun was my aim!'
Then, as soon as it was over,
The world fell into deep sleep.
But no one could awake,
We were stuck in dreams for keeps.
And in the distance,
I heard nigh a voice.
'I'm here to have fun;
To rest and rejoice,
But all of you others
Are here to stay,
And not by choice.'
And so we stayed in dreams and nightmares
Spent the end of our days in despair
There was no escaping the Sandman now
He ruled his domain...
We were stuck there.
Author notes
I'm so proud! Finally a few pieces that really make me smile!
Written July 4th, 2005
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*hugs* Thank you so much for your comment!
CK
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this was quite scary... i liked it lots! i had a whole movie playing in my head when i read it, like i was hypnotized.. great job. keep up the good work and never stop writing
Andrea -
This is a wonderful poem, good job you're proud of it
I liked the rhyme here. I liked how you took the theme and worked from it, into a dark, sinister plot
'unveiling fears we cannot repress' shows that they can no longer hide the fears they have.
I liked your alliteration
Keep writing, this was a great poem with a good narrative plot You gave the sense of being trapped in the Sandman's world very well
All the best,
Pozo
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nice write here, I liked this one. thanks for sharing and good luck with future writes...take care. Jessi
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Very unique and well written. you grasped the fear aspect and despair to catch the sandman. I really liked this. Keep writing! good job.
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