The Nightmare

Chased down
Like prey
Fear prevails
All rational brain dissipated
Helpless now

In subconscious purgatory
Breathlessly waiting

For an unfortunate end
More real than any reality

nightmare from the bowels of hell
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Kiser Avatar
February 24, 2019 at 2:23 PM
Now that packed a powerful punch.
Bangalee Avatar
February 24, 2019 at 12:55 AM
and then this is a nightmare from the bowels of hell which is waiting breathlessly even in purgatory!
Krutsinger Avatar
February 24, 2019 at 9:35 AM
Ah, I see that you have had this dream also, Mahtab.
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