Shh

Shh 

Don't speak

They might hear you

Your heartbeat is too fast

Slow it down

Or trust me

They'll make it stop.

Shh
Don't speak

You're shaking

Your breathing is hitched 

Your hands are clammy

Take a quiet breath.

Shh

Don't speak

You pull your knees up close

Your eyes wide 

Your face pale 

Every shadow that passes over you

Is a threat.

Shh

 Don't speak

If they find you 

It's the end for you

The darkness is suffocating 

What can you do about it?

Shh
Don't speak

They know you're here 

They can feel it

You can't hide forever 

You can't run

They'll catch you

Shh

Don't speak

You can hear rustling 

They're getting close

You could make a break for it?

No

Stay still

Shh

Don't speak

You feel a breath on your face

It's rancid

And stale

You can't move

You can't breathe 

Shh 
Don't speak 

They've found you

Shh 
Don't speak

There's nothing you can do 

Shh 
Don't speak

It's all over now 

Reviews

[Tim]

Ouch, they got him. I like the way you built up the story to a frightening end. It reminds me of a nightmare I had once. Everything went quiet when it was over. Good poem.

[Inyourshadow]

Quite dark and disturbing, the whole hide or be found theme. You pen this with great imagery and tension. Very nice, keep em' coming