Fear

Giant teeth angrily ripping flesh
Maniacal laughter, internal screaming
Irregular heartbeats 
Insane night terrors 
Paralysis and yet…
Silent screams coming from somewhere

Written 2018-2019
Contest:  Reflect That Emotion
Sponsor: Nina Paramenter
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Kiser Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 8:44 AM
That sums it all up rather well.
Krutsinger Avatar
February 19, 2019 at 7:00 PM
I think it was pretty obvious. I was trying to be without being. Ha!
Awtry Avatar
February 18, 2019 at 5:28 PM
fear-definitely... yep... irregular I heartbeats...paralysis... fear. I am nearly in a cold sweat from the memory of it reading this...
Krutsinger Avatar
February 18, 2019 at 8:29 PM
I know I can feel it too.
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