NIGHTMARE

nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)

Locked within
A silent whisper
Heartbeats echo
To the night
Each step
Upon the nightmare
To the shadow
Within my sight.

The old ghost
Watches
A quiet witness
To my journey
Eyes
Of black
Softly with purpose
One step forward one back.

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sorenbarrett February 27th, 2025 04:42
This seems to me a commentary on nightmares itself. Metaphor and more. nicely done
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)February 27th, 2025 04:55
  very kind, thanks
arqios February 27th, 2025 07:18
A dark dance it appears to be 🙏🏻🕊
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)February 27th, 2025 08:22
  thanking you
- arqiosFebruary 27th, 2025 08:31
  You’re most welcome 🙏🏻🕊
Poetic Licence February 27th, 2025 07:58
The ongoing dance with ever present nightmares, nicely expressed
- nephilim56 ( Norman Dickson)February 27th, 2025 08:23
  thanking you
- Poetic LicenceFebruary 27th, 2025 10:54
  You are very

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