Long Sadmay Poems

The Fear of the Demons of the Night

Why can’t I close my eyes?
Does the darkness hide the fears that I have?
They are still there lurking
Waiting for me to relax for the briefest second
I just cannot find them
They are beyond my mortal senses
It is quiet and still as everyone else sleeps
Even their demons come after me
The real world is so far away
Nothing there matters to me
But I cannot sleep
My mind, my thoughts won’t allow it
Demons wander in the night
Reaching for my immortal soul
Any angels lost their wings
And they are no longer able to find me
I cannot run
I cannot hide
They are waiting, watching
If only I could sleep
Even if just for a moment
They may return to their lairs
And I may be able to relax
If even for just a single moment