I stay lucid
alert
waiting
just beyond
the shadows
and the covers
at the foot of your bed
I sleep
in your lounge slippers
I liquify
in your shampoo
in your shopping bag
among the rice
and bananas
ready to jump out
and ravage you
at a moments notice
I leap
biting your ankles
ripping your skirt
to shreds
and swallowing you whole
I take your watch, your face, your voice
all of your life
I become you
and you become me
eater of worlds
living for today
living for tomorrow
tonight
all to hell’s will
for just another
sunrise.
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Author:
Justin Edse (Pseudonym) (
Offline) - Published: February 15th, 2025 14:13
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Comments3
Very passionate in its power. A strong poem.
Powerful words laced with some dark imagery, enjoyed the read
Reminds me of my night terrors 🙏🏻🕊
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