Sweet Dreams Become Nightmares
Some nights are dark, not dark as in darkness
They are dreams that turn into nightmares.
The dark thoughts cloud our thinking
Dreams and nightmares travel together
Day to day happenings can trigger this experience
Some are short and disappear when we awaken
Others are adventures with persons unknown.
Where do you come from? an unanswered question
On and on this happening occurs.
My latest adventure into this unknown
I will do my best to pass it on.
Off to bed, fall asleep, toss and turn
Pillow becomes my enemy as I punch and fold.
Then a sound so quiet, awoke me from a troubled sleep
Eyes open slowly, laying thinking.
Sound was in the room with no one around
A slight rustle of clothing, clearly heard
Someone or something was in my home.
The sound still there despite me being awake
Nightmares like this are hard to take.
I sat upright, now fully awake
The feeling of someone there
Hair on back of neck in full alert.
Nothing visible, no mist or shapes.
I fell back asleep, awash with confusing dreams
When I awoke, all still fresh in my thoughts
Was it a dream? or a visit from whom?
Copyright © John A'Hern | Year Posted 2021
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