Spooky Place Where the Woman of the Silent Scream Resides

I had a dream, and in that dream I stood
as if invisible and saw a thing
that made me shudder, for I understood
full well the horror I was witnessing.

I saw a woman brushing her long hair.
A man was creeping up on her, but I
could do nothing, for no one else was there.
I knew for sure she was about to die!

I could not see her face. I stood behind
this female and the man, who with a knife,
was creeping, creeping, and inside my mind
I screamed, "Poor woman, you will lose your life!"

I woke! Then later in that day I sat
to brush my hair and then came Deja Vu.
I was the woman of my dream, and at
that moment my horrific fate I knew!

If you remain here, I shall be your host.
At your own peril, close your eyes and dream.
Perhaps like me, you will end up a ghost.
I am the woman of the silent scream.


Written Oct. 5, 2018
For Tania Kitchin's  Scary Or Spooky Poem Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Johnson Avatar
October 10, 2018 at 3:53 PM
Oh, that paralyzing fear where we just seem to not be able to move in our dreams. So nice to wake up. Don't let your dream define your reality Andrea. <3 :)
Johnson Avatar
October 17, 2018 at 11:40 PM
Just remember where that fiction came from. When it comes to writing poetry or anything,be it fiction or non, it comes from us. :)
Dietrich Avatar
October 10, 2018 at 5:28 PM
This was just a fictional story for a contest, Robert.
Rodrigues Avatar
October 8, 2018 at 6:20 AM
Wow! Creepy! A winner!
Vaso Avatar
October 8, 2018 at 3:17 AM
From the title this was either a Halloween scary write or about Kavanaugh!!! LOL Scary either way!!
Hagy Avatar
October 7, 2018 at 10:41 PM
I really like this one Andrea...I love the last line too, so chilling...I often silently scream in frustration of people :0...does that count :0 Have a great day :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 9:10 PM
Congratulations on being on the winner's list with this spooky tale Andrea. : )
Cunningham Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 9:42 AM
Not surprised this was on the winners list. Tom.
Raven Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 9:06 AM
Hi Andrea, a nightmarish atmospheric write from your pen. Excellent storytelling Andrea. So vivid are the visions that your words convey to the mind. definitely a winner. Sn excellent write from a golden pen. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs....Mike. XX
Cunningham Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 7:21 AM
Wow, the stuff nightmares are made of. Well written Andrea. Tom.
Gauthier Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 11:13 PM
Well penned, Andrea. Congrats on your win.
Fisher Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 10:40 PM
Well done Andrea. I really enjoyed this poem. Congrats!
Canerdy Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 8:01 PM
Excellent, Andrea! CONGRATS! Janice
Parker Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 5:59 PM
at least you weren't standing in a shower with the curtain being ripped back...
Leffanta Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 5:39 PM
The voice of experience! Well done! Aloha! Rico
Toluwalope Gideon Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 5:39 PM
Andrea, you killed it! Horror! Horror! Horror! My eyes were glued to the lines . Nicely adorned
Kitchin Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 5:15 PM
A well penned scary mystery, congratulations on your winning placement in the contest!
Y. Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 1:58 PM
WoW! Andrea, This well written and "spooky" write gave me the chills. It was like I was watching a horror movie. Clever twist, who knew that the woman telling the story and one in the dream were one the same. This looks like a winner to me. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. I missed reading your amazing pen- Alexis
Mcferran Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 1:25 PM
So deliciously creepy!!! This is an amazing write... a sure winner in my book! ;)
Allison Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 11:42 AM
loved the way you built up the story Andrea, i got chills down my spine:-) hugs Jan xx
Green Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 10:35 AM
This was great Andrea. Shivers down the spine material for sure. You will do well in the contest with this scary beauty.
Dietrich Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 5:31 PM
I see you found my scary poem. So I don't understand the soupmail. Anyway, thanks for reading this, Chris.
Pandit Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 10:15 AM
Well articulated story Andrea..spooky for sure..details make an impact. Best for a win.
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