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Nightmare Truths

Nightmare Truths

She hides the truth in nightmare screams,
Refusing to voice fevered dreams,
As moon bent shadows climb the wall,
To bring more demons to her hall.

Those who know her will see no tears,
She locks them away—shows no fears,
Fights her scars in silence alone,
Growing harder her heart of stone.

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Valsa George

September 23, 2025 at 6:41 AM

Many hide their scars and put on a strong facade. Powerful poem. Congratulations Danny on your POTD honor.

Danny Derden

September 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM

Thank you.

Charles Messina

September 22, 2025 at 4:44 AM

Belated Congrats on POTD, Danny! I know a few of them gals (lol).

Danny Derden

September 23, 2025 at 6:43 AM

Thank you.

Deb M

September 20, 2025 at 11:18 PM

Congratulations Danny on POTD!! Enjoy….Debx

Danny Derden

September 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM

Thanks so much!

Paige Hind

September 20, 2025 at 7:11 PM

Hey! Congrats on POTD! I almost didn't see this!!

Danny Derden

September 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM

Thank you, it means a lot to me.

Gershon Wolf

September 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Next up - Eulogy for Nightmares... Congrats on POTD, Danny. ~ gw

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM

They do tend to eventually end...when confronted...and my brain is now too tired to rhyme it out...but you know. Thank you sir!

Oriana Lezama

September 20, 2025 at 5:49 PM

This is an amazing piece. Worthy of POTD

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM

Thank you so much!!!

Kim Rodrigues

September 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM

Another tactic of the enemy, to fight alone. Well done! Congrats on POTD!

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Thank you.

Brandy Nicole

September 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM

' her scars in silence alone. ' Not a safe place to hide them. It may be difficult setting tattered emotions free, but, that's the right thing to do. Even more so, in this case. No one should ever go through something like this. Ever ! Your thoughts tug deeply at my heart. Congratulations Danny, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Nightmare Truths is not the end of "her" story. I'll write more of the story.

Paula Goldsmith

September 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Nightmare Truths" write. What A Great Ending... Have a blessed day with your win as you go writing away..........

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM

Thank you.

Hilda Greenhough

September 20, 2025 at 11:08 AM

Congratulations on POTD. This was masterfully penned.

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM

thank you.

Jim Slaughter

September 20, 2025 at 10:33 AM

Eerie, but very interesting. Congrats on POTD, as well, Danny.

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM

thank you.

I Am Anaya

September 20, 2025 at 10:29 AM

Beautifully done rhythmic rhymes, congratulations on Poem Of The Day Danny Derden! To suffer in silence, a choice she's made--shadow deeds done a night terror it makes... not to convey, whatever it takes. No conscious, no bad dreams, she is not as bad as it seems! Enjoy your day! xXHugs faving

I Am Anaya

September 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM

Please do, it's interesting.

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM

Thank you. It was a snapshot in time...if I write the next part of "her story" she begins to open up and fly...

Randy Freie

September 20, 2025 at 9:32 AM

Hi Danny, heart scars never heal, they just dig deeper into our soul, leaving heart and minds hollow. Way to go on the POTD! It brings back hollow memories, thanks dude, I didn't need that!...Lol, just kidding, no one has ever loved me!...well, not my heart at least! My mind, maybe...my money, definitely!

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 9:47 AM

Two out three my friend...lol. Thank you for the comment.

Joseph P. DiMino

September 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM

Good one, Danny; well deserving of POTD. Bravo! Congratulations.

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 9:46 AM

Thank you.

sara Etgen-Baker

September 20, 2025 at 5:52 AM

returning to congratulate you, Danny, on a well deserved POTD. Each of your poems is relatable, heartfelt, and woven together beautifully with imagery -- the hallmark of your poetic voice...nicely done, sir.

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 5:59 AM

Thank you so much.

John Lawless

September 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM

Nicely done Danny. An open door to the imagination of the reader and a stark jolt to those with no idea what might create such a situation

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 5:29 AM

Thank you, and that was exactly what I was seeking to say and do.

Daisy Meadows

September 20, 2025 at 3:19 AM

Congratulations on your POTD.Well done!

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 5:28 AM

Thank you.

Beryl Edmonds

September 20, 2025 at 2:14 AM

No one deserves to be treated that way. Congratulations Danny on having received poem of the day… Beryl

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 5:28 AM

True & thanks.

Anne-Lise Andresen

September 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM

- "Fights her scars in silence alone" ... says a lot about the pain, Danny - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 5:28 AM

Thank you.

Unseeking Seeker

September 20, 2025 at 1:12 AM

Barring exceptional cases, there is always a choice available, refusing to trauma bond. Great write, Danny. Thanks for sharing and warmest congratulations on POTD

Danny Derden

September 20, 2025 at 5:28 AM

Thank you.