Night Terrors

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Night terrors invaded my dreams last night; unable to breathe, I gasped, terrified. I've experienced nightmares; this was fright; and so intense that once woken, I cried. I hear dead soldiers whisper in my head; their constant murmur, morphing into screams. And I recite prayers to ward off the dead; still, they manifest themselves in my dreams. It begins with little more than a sigh, then, suddenly, I'm overwhelmed by fear. Escalating, it feels like I will die and awake, that fear doesn't disappear. War's unrelenting, agonizing pain; tortures me over and over again.

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Terry Miller

Date: 5/11/2021 7:15:00 AM

A great sonnet Emile fantastic images of a nightmare - Terry

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/11/2021 10:11:00 AM

Thanks Terry, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Constance La France

Date: 5/10/2021 1:49:00 PM

Emile, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Breathe - Challenge with this emotionally penned poem, I get nightmares also and I you described the feelings perfectly, well done, peace _Constance

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/10/2021 2:22:00 PM

Thanks Constance, your contest are always so interesting that they catch the attention of my muze every time my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 4/29/2021 9:09:00 AM

Exceptional imagery, Emile. Did you ever consider these experiences may reflect those of your childhood? I'd like to think this is good writing, not a part of your personal history. In any case, terrifying.

Emile Pinet
Date: 4/29/2021 10:42:00 AM

Hi Milt, I wrote this to highlight what some Vets suffer as a form of "PTSD" Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, after being subjected to war and the atrocities associated with war, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.