The Nightmare

In darkened hours, all through the night, 
In restless sleep, I will alight.
When limbs are weakened, warm and ripe,
Softly you fall, at my sure swipe.
I ply my trade by pale moon light,

Upon the edges of your sight,
Unheard, your screams, my muted might!
Blind, deaf and dumb, you dare not gripe,
        In darkened hours.

But should you dare, put up a fight,
Your fists fall empty at my flight. 
You cannot catch my spiteful pipe, 
Nor fathom how you ate my tripe!
Your misery is my delight,
        In darkened hours.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 3/19/2014 10:12:00 AM
Hi, Congrats on your 1st place win. Nightmare a terrifying vision one does not want to experience again. You surely have captured the essence with this poem. Regards Theresa xx
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Michael Dom
Date: 3/29/2014 9:07:00 AM
Hey Theresa, thanks for stopping by. I thought your poem A rose with a thorn was something different.
Date: 3/18/2014 8:33:00 AM
Way to go!!! Sara
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Michael Dom
Date: 3/18/2014 10:08:00 AM
Hip hip hurrah! Thanks Sara.
Date: 3/17/2014 9:47:00 AM
Definitely a great description... Congratulations on the win!
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Michael Dom
Date: 3/18/2014 10:07:00 AM
Carol, thank you for your visit. Cheers
Date: 3/16/2014 4:49:00 AM
Wonderful poem penned well and congrats on the win, michael
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Michael Dom
Date: 3/18/2014 10:07:00 AM
Thanks&cheers
Date: 3/16/2014 4:13:00 AM
Michael, :) Awesome win.... Take care Love *Skat
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Date: 3/16/2014 3:45:00 AM
Nice interaction ...I enjoyed it...Best wishes from India...
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Michael Dom
Date: 3/18/2014 10:06:00 AM
Cheers Sandip. India is amazing.
Date: 3/16/2014 2:49:00 AM
Hello, Michael, WOW, how awesome is that. I was enjoying the comments you left on a few of my old poems. Having you on my list is more sweeter... Thank you so much for this #1.... The form, flow, and rhyme patterns Took me in... .. Sending hugs.... LINDA
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Date: 3/16/2014 2:49:00 AM
Congratulations... xox
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Michael Dom
Date: 3/16/2014 3:00:00 AM
Hey PD, glory from you is excellency! Cheers&thanks
Date: 3/14/2014 9:00:00 AM
Wow, this is really good. I am not overly familiar with the form but I do know what I like. Bravo.
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Michael Dom
Date: 3/14/2014 9:13:00 AM
Thanks & cheers!
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