A Child's Nightmare

One of many poems that will be printed in my first book of poetry, due to be released in a couple of months.

“time for bed,”

my mother said,

“you have school in the morning.”

she tucked me in

kissed me then

crept away silently

i laid there for a bit

and then the feeling hit

something was watching me

i sat up rather quick

turned the light on, which lit

my room and i saw nothing

with a sense of relief

i try to go to sleep

but alas i still feel eerie

over to the closet i sneak

and i hear the door creak

then dive back in bed like a swimmer

oh it’s just the cat

“get out of here Matt.”

it’s calm in my room once again

the closet door flies open

and something skulks in

in fear, i throw the covers over my head

i hear something breathing

i feel my heart racing

i hope i’m just dreaming again

the blankets get yanked off

in the air i am tossed

i land on the floor and crawl under the bed

something grazed my coat

my heart is in my throat

there’s something walking towards me

it’s feet have claws

which probably slice logs

it’s skin is slimy and black

i’m screaming in fear

but nobody hears

and the creature tries to grab me

another comes from the side

and another from behind

they drag me back to the closet from which they came

it’s dark in this place

can’t see my hand on my face

and several monsters are above me

their mouths are wet and slimy

“MOMMY!” i am crying

and like hungry lions they begin to feast

Reviews

[Blade & Blood (The ..]

{creepy} lol...

That was pretty cool. It reminds me of an old story I had to read in middle school, and looking back on it now, it scares the crap outta me. Nice work, man. It's a neat style you've got. The story is very original and simple. It's one of those poems you'd read on Halloween. :)

Ironically Yours, Blade3Blood

[Jacqueline Lopez]

This is beautiful, because I wasn't expecting that ending. I liked it because it brought a lot of childhood memories of me being in bed surrounded by MONSTERS! Imaginations.

[HorrorMaster]

Very creepy and i love the icon picture for this. Very good.

[Luna]

This is a very nice poem but it reminds me of my old nightmares *SHIVERS* it is extremely well written though. nice job!

[Bachman]

Very nice. Love the horror creepy poems. Nice picture too that accompanies this poem. It's got a real great flow that draws you in, like in parts of Dracula by Stoker. Very good!

Bachman

[Sean M. Addams]

i like the darkness and supense in this alot and i like how it didn't have a happy ending... imagery and detail were done well in this... overall nice job on this!!!

[melancholia skies]

Ohh! Very macabre! I love it!
Although it was missing a bit of transition from where he was climbing around to where the monsters caught him. x3
However, I love this piece! It was a fantastic write.
You're a very skilled writer, and this was a wonderfully woven piece, may I say.
I can only imagine what it's like when you apply gore.
Oh by the way, awesome similies like the bits about his "sharp legs". Very visionary giving.
Thanks for the wonderful write, follow cafe writer. :).