On guard I am most every night
Just after darkness falls
Aware that something in the gloom
Will tip toe softly through my room
And through the silent hall
As I lay down to sleep at night
The shadows start to play
And every sound will catch my ear
And bring about that awful fear
That will not go away
My mind begins its nightly check
My focus clear and ready
To catch the culprit at its game
Perhaps I’ll learn to give it name
And teach the mind to steady
On guard I am most every night
Confused and unaware
Just why the dark unsettles me
And why it will not let me be
And what is lurking there
23.2.2003
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Excellent
'tis a very fine write, indeed. You have expressed your thoughts quite well, and imagery; rhythm, and rhyme are just fine. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for reading, mate. Tis so much more to my words than you will ever know.
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Aye, I understand. We all walk our unique, sometimes solitary path within a crowd of individuals, and sometimes even friends.
I wish you the best in all experiences thru your life.
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Shadows don't bother me at all. You cant see them from under the bed where i sleep. hehe
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You're a card and need to be dealt with. That's where I slept a lot as a kid. These days, it's just under the covers.
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The shadow alone was enough to give a person the shivers.
Your poem just added to it's effect. I can really feel this poem.
pssst!......Don't tell anyone but, I am afraid of the dark and have spent a lot of nights
just as the kid in your picture. I quite enjoyed this read. -
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Now don't you tell anyone, but I did to. Thanks for the read.
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Excellent write.
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Thanks, mate.
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Eerie
Scary to. Gawd that shadow would scare anyone. Suggest you sleep with the light on...
ha ha.
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Thanks, mate. I actually did sleep with the light on up until around 10 years ago. Had some very strange experiences before then. All stopped now.
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Ha i love this! Interesting subject and so well written upon. You never fail to have outstanding flow and to keep your subject clear in the mind of the reader. Great write!
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Thank you.
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As always, a wonderful poem, no matter when it was written! A great piece about those nighttime 'beasties' Used to hate them, sometimes still do!
Gaylene
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A great write for all things that go bump in the night.
Beautiful Sweetie
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You are such a great story teller. Great flow and imagery used in this one
Well penned
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Wonderful poem. Very well written. My younger brother is like this everynight. He sleeps in my room because he is too scared to sleep alone. I guess we've all had our stages when we are scared of the dark. lol. very good poem. Keep up the good write.
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I love this! Wonderful flow and very classy!
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Good one Lee. You have this one flowing beautifully. Although I have no concern at all with darkness I feel your emotions in this piece. Very well done.
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