Nightmare

The haunting truth

 

He is in a nightmare, he cannot escape.

The darkness envelops him.

He looks for a way out where there is none.

The numbing cold bites him.

He tries to shout, but hears nothing.

The distant howls pierce him.

He tries to free his twisted hands, but the cold steel holds them fast.

He is in so much pain that he almost hopes he will not last.

For there is but one exit from real life.

Reviews

[Karen Ingram]

Well played. I've pondered that one, myself: When real life is worse than any nightmare imaginable, what can you do? Oh, it gives me chills!

[Nancy Lee Shrader]

Very descriptive, I felt the nightmare

[Kristina Moulaison]

This is really good Leroy! Is it wonderfully dark. I particularly liked the cold steel holding him fast sentence, but I also really liked the ending a lot!

[~Mariposa Una Lila~]

i thank you for my review of Ruby....x0

I found your poem exciting and scary we all have those nightmares that lurk....very good! Bravo!!

[The Little Writer]

Very deep.
"For there is but one exit from real life."
Great poem!

[Aekmy]

It's a bit repetitive and lacks something - pure. I'm not sure, but it does have a good potential. I encourage you to keep writing, look at others writing, and never give up. :D

Toodles!
P.s If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask Anyone. :]