Nightmares

The nightmares are the same

They plague my dreams

leaving me afraid to sleep.

The dark frightens me

not knowing what is lurking

behind the shadows.

The dreams come in waves

when I'm laying alone in bed

with no comfort to keep me safe.

The nightmares are of my attacker

stalking me in my sleep

grabbing me and luring me 

with a fake smile

behind a sweet demeanor.

I wonder if I will ever get peace

knowing that you will be released soon

waiting for the day you can find me

and finish what you started.

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

The speaker in this one apparently suffers from PTSD as the result of a sexual assault. The nightmares described "come in waves," and are revisitings of the attack. Compounding the dreams is the knowledge that the assailant will soon be released from prison and the possibility of another attempt. I hope the speaker is getting the support she needs; also that she has a concealed carry permit.

[breakthebrokenone]

the speaker is me. it's a poem i felt i had to write with the influx of nightmares and the anxiety of knowing he will be released. I have had messages from people who he has called while in prison and have been told that he is sitting there, hating me for him being in prison, and he doesn't care if he does it again... unfortunately, no support has been given. no counselling services or psychologists

[John the Baptist]

I hope the police are aware.

[breakthebrokenone]

They didn't even notify me of anything happening during the case, so I doubt they will do anything now