A Night of Terror

Something evil this way comes
Glowing eyes and toothy gums
Vile stench like that of death
Flows aloft on every breath

Blackened shadow in the night
Only shows itself for fright
Sinister in every way
Makes people hide and people pray

Terror fills the coldest heart
Breaking rational apart
In the corner cowering
From what this unknown thing might bring

I close my eyes with hands on face
My pulse is twice its normal pace
I wait to find what next may come
Then wake to find it all undone

With open eyes and sunshines beam
I see that it was all a dream
But still I fear what's next to come
When night is here and day is done


For Francine Roberts contest "In Dreams"

Rockman

9/26/2012

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 10/22/2013 5:58:00 PM
A very eerie glimpse of frightful thoughts and gloom. Well done
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Date: 3/6/2013 2:41:00 PM
Very good write it chills the night with frieght but at dawns light remember their is the warmth of the sun's everlasting rays. great job on this write.
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Date: 10/28/2012 2:05:00 AM
A very enjoyable read. Great job.
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Date: 10/8/2012 2:26:00 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 10/8/2012 11:49:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Francine's "In Dreams" contest Rockman. Love, Carol
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Date: 10/8/2012 10:56:00 AM
A great writing couplet style. A great poem and win. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 10/8/2012 9:16:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning poem - a fantastic nightmare to be avoided, except on paper.
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Date: 10/8/2012 9:12:00 AM
CONGRATS ROCKMAN ON A FANTASTIC WRITE AND WIN IN DREAMS LUV .. EXCEPTIONAL ..
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Date: 10/8/2012 6:15:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Francine's dream contest.
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Date: 10/7/2012 9:07:00 PM
Rockman, a wonderful win in Francine Roberts, "In dream" contest. Enjoyed all her winners, love PD
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Date: 10/7/2012 5:34:00 PM
Reads like a good description of my sixth grade teacher. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 10/7/2012 1:12:00 PM
great job Randy, congrats on your win
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Date: 10/7/2012 1:09:00 PM
congrats on you win friend Rockman :)
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Date: 9/27/2012 6:37:00 PM
nice one! you've really conveyed that feeling of terror very well.
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