Nightmare

   my garden is dying
      wilted and grey

            fading

     like a dark cloud
       after the rain

            heavy

     it pulls me under
   the earth is so cold

         nightmare

     in the moonlight
    I am transformed

            painful

      fear is blinding
      before I let go

            falling

   down a black hole
       into my soul

            empty

    floating in space 
   unable to breathe

            alone

  until the bright light 
    carries you home

            awake
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018


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Date: 9/1/2020 4:09:00 AM
I just love this. It's a true inspiration in poetry. Wonderful writing God bless you
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Date: 6/7/2019 9:05:00 AM
Ah yes, the bright light is salvation...congrats, P.M.
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Date: 1/21/2025 1:08:00 PM
Bingo
Date: 6/5/2019 1:54:00 PM
Congrats on your win, PM. Love the presentation of a staccato rhythm.
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Date: 11/6/2018 10:04:00 AM
Brilliant piece of poetry. Had to "fav" this one as the imagery is wonderful; a clever write.
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Date: 10/29/2018 3:36:00 PM
Well crafted my friend...a nightmare ally...love & light...^WW^
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Date: 10/28/2018 12:32:00 PM
Eerie nightmarish imagery--very effective. The poem reads as a long, dark journey. Well-done, P.M. It pulled me right in. :) gw
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