My Mind At Five

My Mind at Five

I was but five, I had a fear.
It was my mind, the dark was near!

I could not sleep, I rolled and tossed.
Could hear them creep, as they by me, passed!

I saw the trees move in the wind.
Their branches screamed, I saw them grin!

The moonlit lights showed me their glares,
That the window glass and the cupboards bared!

What could I do, they wanted in!
I ran to you, you tucked me in.

You explained to me, it was all in my head,
And that I had to sleep in my own safe bed!

So, this went on, every night till late.
I did hang on, but my eyes gave weight.

In the darkest night, with my eyes shut tight,
They antagonized me with my mind and sight.

Then came the day, I grew up in age.
But my mind at five, how it took center stage!


30 July 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Wanter Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 6:18 PM
I don't remember my mind at 5, but I really enjoyed the couplets about yours!
Pappadogiannis Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 12:26 AM
Thank you Sunlite. :)
Horsman Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 3:30 PM
A wonderful story that will dwell well with so many, that had a mind at five..Harry
Pappadogiannis Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 12:26 AM
Many thanks Harry.
Wheatley Avatar
July 30, 2018 at 3:22 PM
A wonderful homage to childhood fears!
Pappadogiannis Avatar
August 6, 2018 at 12:27 AM
Thank you Alycia.
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