Overwhelming Darkness

Panic as I open my eyes to a new world. Leaving the path of seeing and hearing, into this frightened bundle of humanity. Tried reaching out to feel the air, Cannot even hear the sounds of living. Fear of the dark was closing in on me Hated to be in small closed rooms Sweat pored out of every pore Throat was closing mainly thirst but a great deal of it was fright Then a soft nose nuzzled my arm, My dog realising my fright is saying," I am here." Darkness lifted a shade I smiled, at last, some normality reigned. Remembered.....where I was and why Was in a broken down lift, Pressed the emergency button No Response. That was what seemed like days ago Pitch black and sound proof No one heard and I couldnt see. Drifted off to sleep awoke with a jolt, As the lift door was prised open. Had been trapped for 24 hours. Blessed relief to have been rescued. No more lifts for me for a long time . Penned 15 September 2017 Contest : In the Dark. ....Russell Sivey