Scratching At My Soul

It had to be a dream
But so, so real
It did seem

And it did feel
Like everything in sight
Had it's own appeal

Oh how bright
Was the black
Of the night

Then the attack
From all around
Front and back

Unbelievable was the sound
Of pain's own cry
Even through the ground

Fight or fly
No! run and hide
Stay and die

Not hard to decide
It seems to be everywhere
Escape I tried

It didn't care
I could feel the cold, dead touch
Through my soul it did tear

The pain was much
More than anything
Unbearable or such

Fearing what it will bring
Resist, fight and pray
To the one and only King

I am not prey
Never have been
And not that day
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Kawinga Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 7:14 AM
excellent writing jay,you wrote well
Moore Avatar
November 25, 2018 at 8:13 AM
Thanks. This site helps too.
Raven Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 8:40 AM
Hi Jay, love the content of this excellent write my friend. Your words are deep and they sing. In Nightmares embrace the light can bring solace, In reality it can bring life. A fine read this afternoon Jay. Have a wonderful Saturday....Mike.
Moore Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 9:03 AM
Thank you my friend
Krutsinger Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 8:24 AM
You have described my worst nightmares in the form of a poem. Luckily, I do not have them any more. Knock on wood.
Moore Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 8:27 AM
Thanks Caren. I still do
Theraven Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 12:00 AM
You nailed it. I liked it..no, that's not right...I FAV'd it. -Richard
Moore Avatar
November 24, 2018 at 1:00 AM
Thank you kind sir!
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