Nightmare

When moonbeams gleam, dreamland beckons We expect sweet dreams, not those that scare But a dream may change within seconds And take us to the realm of a nightmare A scary scene, a silent scream Heartbeats pound as fear we feel Trying to stop the nightmare theme We wonder then. is the bogeyman real? The sandman lulls us to sleep once more As dark clouds obscure the moon's glow But the nightmare returns as before And our fears continue to grow

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Paige Hind

Date: 12/29/2023 5:04:00 PM

Your rhyme flowed very well. You captured a nightmare!

Heidi Sands

Date: 12/11/2023 3:00:00 PM

I know all about nightmares. This is well written Joseph. Congratulations :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/4/2023 2:36:00 AM

Nightmares are rel, so real but you can't seem to escape. Last year I was very ill a Two days later, after coming home the ambulance had to take me to hospital, but the paramedics had to stabilize me, i dont remember 3 days of my life, on the fourth day was moved from ICU to the medical ward That night had the worst nightmare, screamed, woke up the other patients, and the sisters had to calm me. Nightmares are real in the mind. Great poem, very clever. PS Congrats on your win. Hugs and blessings, JENNIFER.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/3/2023 12:00:00 PM

Belated congrats here. I hope to see your Christmas theme!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 11/26/2023 11:06:00 PM

"a dream may change within seconds And take us to the realm of a nightmare" - True. Great writing. Congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/26/2023 9:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. A wonderful write. I love your line, "But a dream may change within seconds." They can/do. I enjoyed reading this one. Have a great/wonderful day writing away...........

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 11/25/2023 4:42:00 PM

It made me think of Nightmare on Elm Street. Well done.

Silent One

Date: 11/25/2023 8:49:00 AM

We all need the sandman to bring us a dream to rid nightmares.. great take on the contest Joseph..

Anisha Dutta

Date: 11/22/2023 9:44:00 PM

Nightmare rhases me almost every night. I have also chosen same theme All the best

Hilo Poet

Date: 11/21/2023 3:46:00 PM

Alas, Joseph. Nightmares hardens ones spirits and quips life of the unexpected that ambulates e'er so oft, be conscious always, awake or asleep. 'Tis a wonderful expression of shared values, my friend. Aloha, William

Judy Ball

Date: 11/19/2023 12:50:00 PM

Well penned Joseph and some of us can't control our dreams. I believe the reason I seldom have a nightmare is because I go to sleep thinking of good things or things that make me laugh or smile. Remember, what we have to fear is just Fear itself. Good job and an important message. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/19/2023 7:11:00 AM

I've had those nights. Not any fun, but our body is trying to tell us something and we should listen. Thank you for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara K

Brandy Nicole

Date: 11/18/2023 7:53:00 PM

"When moonbeams gleam, we expect sweet dreams." You're right about that. When a terrifying thought invades, it can be difficult returning to dreamland. May all your dreams be beautiful and poetic. Hugs, Brandy

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/18/2023 3:17:00 PM

oh my gosh! I hate when a nightmare returns, especially one in which my adrenaline keeps going, and going, and going. I appreciate your rhyme scheme and your imagery. I loved The sandman lulls us to sleep once more... As dark clouds obscure the moon's glow. Have a pleasant evening, sir. Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/18/2023 1:40:00 PM

oh, awful if it reappears. I am lucky to have had maybe only four of these in my entire life. Gread job, Joseph. And thanks for your fun contests and my last win.

Ink Empress

Date: 11/18/2023 9:26:00 AM

“ But a dream may change within seconds And take us to the realm of a nightmare” so true and profound. Absolutely love the depth of this poem. Goodluck in the contest too

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/18/2023 5:54:00 AM

Those nightmares come to destroy sweet dreams. A scary scene, a silent scream Heartbeats pound as fear we feel--exactly! Well said, Joseph.