Nightmare

When waking hours feel More like a nightmare than your dreams When dark clouds are your everyday existence, When fear is a constant companion Wrapping her icy arms around your back Do nightmares feel like a relief? Are dream monsters a comfort compared To the ones that are real? Do you lay awake at night Wondering, Is anything real? When will I wake up from this nightmare? Do you cry out for help and realize That everyone around you is asleep? Trapped in their own nightmare If you look really closely, You can see their monsters rip at their skin And Pull their hair. If you listen even closer, You can hear the screams. Writing Challenge "N" Words 3/23/2023 Constance La France