Terror

I fumble along the dark deserted road...
Willing myself to move faster...
My legs are like rubber,  they scream at me to flee...
For in this nightmare you are there... Waiting to pounce...

It feels as though my heart will rip itself right out of my chest... Its beating so very fast...
Terror stricken I lunge forward... Only to be met with a wall of steel...

Must you torture me so? With your eyes of horror and pure evil... As I fall back on the hard ground, I cry out... But it is on deaf ears...
Then you take your prize... What's left of my heart...

For in this nightmare you are there... Waiting to pounce...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Beesley Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 7:34 PM
Good and gripping write...had a real wallaroo of a wicked nightmare last night
Anderson Avatar
March 17, 2015 at 7:51 PM
Lol. Anthony, This comes from my nightmares... What could happen you know. Thanks for reading. Thanks
Vaso Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 9:45 PM
Yes I like Green Day and Maroon 5. O got about 500 unsold singles left of Boul of broken dreams, talk about broken dreams!! LOL, here one for you, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-fX3TF95as
Anderson Avatar
January 4, 2015 at 12:26 AM
No way... I do like some opera as well and Classical is very soothing to listen to. I Do like to sing but I lack the confidence to sing in front of people. Lol
Vaso Avatar
January 4, 2015 at 12:12 AM
I know them all, I doubt you could find a song I dont know, and there is very few genres I do not like, and thats not only English, but other countries and languages as well! I play classical guitar too! I am the only one who can say I like 80's music, the 1980's, 1880's. 1780's. 1680's LOL
Anderson Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 11:59 PM
Lol you are too funny. Yeah I was really into alternative rock for awhile now more pop but Oasis will always be held dear to my heart. I do however like: Fall out boy, the Fray, One republic, Linkin Park. Oh I could go on...
Vaso Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 11:39 PM
Great song, I know it, what are the odds, I look just like that guy, we could be twins, except I am 2 feet shorter, 200 pounds bigger, and have a completely different face! but hey, other than that, twins!
Anderson Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 11:22 PM
OK its a funky video but loved the lyrics. I liked the hideout perspective. Ok so this song got me thru middle school and high school. I'm one of those who likes to repeat songs. Lol. Check this out: Wonderwall by Oasis. I used to be in love with the lead singer. Lol
Anderson Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 11:05 PM
Nice I will listen now.
Vaso Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 11:49 PM
Yes I meant for the lyrics, but by all means, would love to hear some music you like! I get inspired to write by music!
Anderson Avatar
January 3, 2015 at 9:17 AM
Lol, I get inspired by music as well. Its funny I can't get the song Animals by Maroon 5 out of my head. This song kinda inspired this poem, in a round about way. I like a variety of music. Everything except country. Another song which inspired this poem would be Boulevard of Broken dreams by Green Day. Check them out.
Mcdaid Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 7:46 AM
deep beautifully painted piece meg bless you
Anderson Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 7:54 AM
Liam, thank you. I was just trying to imagine what it would look and feel like if someone was running for their life. I am an avid reader of thrillers and I get a lot of good ideas from that.
Vaso Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 11:59 PM
For now here's a song I like https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDEoNFwsvxY an old local band called April Wine
Anderson Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 12:12 AM
Was it like a lover, like a song? Cause I listened to that. I was struck by the lyrics so honest. The sound is not my style but the message was true. Nice.
Anderson Avatar
January 2, 2015 at 12:00 AM
OK I will check it out!
Vaso Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 11:51 PM
Well its more complicated than even a woman!!! I did it all right and still it doesn't work ( just like with a woman ) haha, but its not the photo, its a problem with the account, even comments dont show, waiting for them to fix it!!!
Anderson Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 11:56 PM
Hey Arthur, women are not so complicated. Its the men in there lives that complicate! Lol sorry to hear about the account. I would love to be a premium member but I don't want to have to pay. But I love to look at a picture especially a very detailed one and draw out words to express it. So being able to post a pic would be handy!
Vaso Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 11:37 PM
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!
Anderson Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 11:49 PM
Awe you as well! Oh I have a question for you. Did you get that image thing figured out? It can be very frustrating when you are trying to do something you think should be simple and turns out too be really hard. I have trouble like that all the time.
Yvonne Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 9:21 AM
Fear is an awful thing, it can dominate our waking time. Great write!
Anderson Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 12:45 PM
Yes. This was a fun one to write. I was lead by terror and scary tales.
Kayode Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 8:45 AM
That is the mess we find ourselves,quite unfortunate; terror here ,terror there; you have truly expressed the fear of many...a good work Meg...huggs
Anderson Avatar
January 1, 2015 at 12:52 PM
Kayode, thank you! I was going for frightening.
Andresen Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 5:41 AM
- A cruel feeling / experience - well written Meg !! - The year 2014 did not have many hours left .... The bells will ring in a new year 2015! - I wish you and your family a peaceful and beautiful New Year! - We will meet again with smiles and tears in the new year - Bless you my friend! - // Anne-Lise :)
Anderson Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 7:07 AM
Awe thank you. You as well!
Vaso Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 10:05 PM
Wow, we have that same weird pizza delivery guy here! ok ok I admit it, you scared me too!!! great write!
Anderson Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 7:09 AM
Arthur, yes! Lol thanks. One of my favorite things to write about is fear and the 'what if'. Thank you for reading! Meg
Meade Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 9:39 PM
OK, I am sleeping with the light on tonight!! I have an active imagination and I was with you the whole way -- I even have the bruises to show you! You rocked this one !! 7
Anderson Avatar
December 30, 2014 at 7:11 AM
David, Awe thank you! I to have an over active imagination and sometimes it leads me to amazing places. Meg
Allison Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 6:54 PM
so deep dark and scary this gave me chills reading this meg:-( Hugs jan xxx
Anderson Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 7:01 PM
Well thank you Jan. Lol. I love the feedback.
Allison Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 6:59 PM
You achieved your objective!!!! Hugs Jan xx
Anderson Avatar
December 29, 2014 at 6:57 PM
Jan, thank you. I was going for chills. I am an avid reader and get a lot of ideas from scary books and of course the what could happen?
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