Nightmare Image of Lies

Image of Lies

I lay asleep in bed wanting to sneak away,
splitting the curtains of chagrin reflection,
hue colored rainbows of dawn to bleak dark sunlight.
Instead I find myself in a cold confined labyrinth.
In sorrow turned adrift wraith shadows in black mourning;
paralyzed in fear my screams erupted
no one turned no one heard.
Rage assails no reason.
Tortured dreams hard to wake from
screams and fear suppressed.
Grieve, I am trying so hard to put behind me.

I awake slumber some and walk into the room
they are in black mourning.

My body's soul had left me lying in bed while it wandered.
Thoughts of my state almost despising
where image dream of lies grievous mania strives.

1/22/2018

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Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Williams Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 10:37 PM
Eve, congratulations on your win with this murky, edgy piece! Well done! Thanks also for your comments at my entry. :) Bartholomew
Barden Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 8:07 PM
Ooh, I love this one, Eve, so shadowy but glinted with touches of light, (like a night sky through fog) ... absolutely captivating and powerful! Congrats on your win, my friend! :-) <3
Haight Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 7:44 PM
Deep, dark and well-written, Eve. Congratulations on your placement on this short list of winners. Hugs, Sandra
Grasso Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 6:53 PM
Well done, Eve! Congratulations on your win! ...Fran
Gauthier Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 4:18 PM
Back as expected to congratulate you, Eve. Superbly done.
Allison Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 2:51 PM
such a dark deep write Eve, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
A  Avatar
January 29, 2018 at 2:24 PM
Eve, Congratulations on your win. With Lots Of Love *SKAT*
Ashley Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 8:32 PM
A deep, dark and dramatic write Eve. Your imagination is quite vibrant and intriguing.. A captivating poem.. Warmest wishes ~Susan
Sands Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 9:37 AM
A deep, yet well written description of how nightmares can be Eve. :)
Trifiatis Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 7:44 AM
The incarnation of fear, yet, when soul is involved fear should dissipate for light follows! Captivating dear, Eve!
Pandit Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 7:24 AM
Nightmare of nightmares..well penned imagination..best for a win, Eve.
One Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 7:17 AM
This is scary and very dark and deep... I see your pen can write so many different kind of poems..
Gauthier Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 6:28 AM
Very vivid. A great write. I'll be back for well deserved congrats...
Vaso Avatar
January 23, 2018 at 12:55 AM
Oh this is very dark, and Gothic, I love the imagery you have used eve! Great write!
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