Nightmares

Bibbeck

A Child in the darkness

Asleep, but restless, he screams

Unseen creatures haunt him

In his mind twisting his dreams.

He calls for his mother

Crying out in his sleep

Comforting words softly spoken

"Now child please don't weep!"

She holds his hand tightly

And kisses his little head

She sits with him all night

In a chair by his bed.

 

Now he looks back

And thinks that all his dreams are gone

But now mother's left the bedroom

And the young man's alone.

 

He writes about his childhood

He writes about his dreams

The creatures have gone

Or that's how it seems.

But all his success and fame

That hasn't altered a thing

Asleep, alone in his bedroom....

I can hear him cry and scream!

  • Author: Bibbeck (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 6th, 2017 12:27
  • Comment from author about the poem: A bit of a 'dark' one! I'm not sure where this came from, but written when I was 18 years old.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 29
  • Users favorite of this poem: The Invisible
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  • Ace-of-spades

    This is beautiful... Dreams are scary things that haunt the dark for some.

    • Bibbeck

      Thank-you Ace. I'm flattered. I never thought this was one of my best, but seems I underestimate.

      • Ace-of-spades

        Ah sometimes you underestimate your best...

      • swingline

        This is a powerful look into our nightmares from youth to adulthood . Maybe we have been able to stuff them into our subconscience but the fears are still there lurking waiting for an opportunity .

        • Bibbeck

          Thank-you Swingline. Your comment brought moisture to my eyes; I'm SO flattered of your understanding on my writing.

        • Mizzy

          the creatures never leave they just change shape

        • MendedFences27

          This is very well done, especially for such an early age. You most definitely should continue writing. Not too dark at all, just a coming to terms with our own thoughts. I think everyone has passed through such a stage in life, where it's difficult to face what is before us. Some dream or have nightmares, some write about them, some do other things. Good use of the 3rd person, here. In 1st person it would have lost much of its impact. - Phil A.

          • Bibbeck

            Thanks MF (Phil). Soz for slow response. So glad that you appreciate & understand the write.

          • Goldfinch60

            Super write.

          • The Invisible

            Woah.. You are really an amazing writer. I love this poem I mean yes it is somewhat dark but like it's usually the dark times we shine the brightest. Hope you keep writing, you got the talent you should let others see that.

            • Bibbeck

              Thx Invisible. I'm very truly flattered by your appreciation. It's inspiring too to get your support through this forum.

              • The Invisible

                Oh yes it's an amazing way to put yourself out there without feeling the need to be fake. Just keep doing you. Because trust me that you is the one that everyone wants to know but they just don't know it's there.



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