Lying in my bed, cold and afraid
For I know that you will return to me tonight.
Why can't you just leave me alone?
It's because of you that I never sleep.
The bell tolls twelve and, just like clockwork
I can feel your presence in the darkness.
You are to me but a menacing spectre
Your voice teasing me into a trance.
It taunts me like a death watch, every tick a threat.
Screaming through my head as you take my hand.
Please, just go away! You make me so vilely ill.
I just can't stomach the sweetness of your words.
Frozen in fear, I can't move. I can't breathe.
I try to scream, but I just bleed from the mouth.
Your hold on me is far too tight, love.
I scream for God, in hopes that He will answer.
Suddenly, I wake, in a pool of sweat and tears.
The darkness has given way to the light.
Though your name remains but a whisper on my lips
A ghost child's death song on the wings of forever.
An insomiac's dream, which will ever haunt my heart.
An endless nightmare, from which I will never wake.
Author notes
For MistakenlyPerfect's contest:
Immortal Obscurity
And my favourite of yours:
"That's Not a *Flashlight* [[Pretty Baby]]"
Beautiful darkness, twisted sadness... My attempt to put them into words.
He has haunted my dreams since he walked away, and I have woken up, scared-to-death, thinking that they were real. The title is that of an album by Adema, that just so happened to be appropriate.
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Very nice, ghostly, melancholy write. Thank you for entering the contest, good luck
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heya..this was a great write..a bit terryfing but still really great and i enjoyed reading this and can relate dreams can be haunting and horryfying keep writting your very talented and thank you for entering this into the reading list I'm going to be clearing it in the next few days so that everyone can add a new poem.
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I felt it...
Chilling!
What kind of music would you set this to? I'm so curious!
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You can feel the fear here. An excellent piece, great flow and format. Very smooth. I enjoyed this muchly
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I love the emotion that you have going on in here...there are many nights that I lay awake wondering what my ex is doing...thank you for entering my contest. Make sure that you put your username and the your favorite poem of mine! this is the only way that you will be able to be a finalist
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Very strong. I love the depth and the emotion in it! i love it! great job!
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I loved the darkness and depth. I can see every bit of this in my head. I'm sorry for the nightmares you have. The title is very appropriate for the poem. Thank you so much for sharing this.
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Nice visuals, very deep and provoking imagery displayed. Intriguing thoughts of the insomniacs state of mind. Well written, and formed. Greeat piece! Thanks so much for entering and best wishes in the contest!
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I loved this line ...............
A ghost child's death song on the wings of forever.
Briliant !! Storm
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