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naturegirl
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since 2009-09-30
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England

0 posted 2011-08-24 09:10 PM



What demons stalk your fevered sleep
one step behind, fire red eyes,
hot breath rank, with sharpened teeth
and goulish lips. Hands curled cruelly
like eagles talons shredding the air,
closer, coming ever closer. Fleeing for
your life in perpetual slow motion.
More real than flesh and blood,
heart racing, cold sweats, confusion reigning,
screams pierce your sleep induced torpor,
malevolence cloaked, transcending dimension.
Shadows chased swiftly away, light beckoning,
my arms enfold you safely within,
as sophorific sleep subsumes into sanctuary.

© Copyright 2011 julie graham - All Rights Reserved
BluesSerenade
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since 2001-10-23
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By the Seaside
1 posted 2011-08-24 10:22 PM


Boy you convey the frenzy so well.

The perpetual slow motion and fevered sleep says it all.

Good job!!

JerryPat2
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since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975
South Louisiana
2 posted 2011-08-24 10:31 PM


Your nightmares are keeping company with mine, naturegirl.

~ Man who stands on toilet is high on pot. ~

JL
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since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128
Texas, USA
3 posted 2011-08-25 01:06 AM


I hate when that happens!!

Nice scary wright...

JL


Margherita
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Eternity
4 posted 2011-08-25 11:48 AM


quote:
Shadows chased swiftly away, light beckoning,
my arms enfold you safely within,
as soporific sleep subsumes into sanctuary.



Most beautiful conclusion to an impressive write.

M

naturegirl
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since 2009-09-30
Posts 168
England
5 posted 2011-08-25 03:50 PM


thank you all you're very kind. julie.x
ebonygirl
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since 2011-07-14
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California U.S.A
6 posted 2011-08-25 04:07 PM


Scary stuff but much enjoyed,
Ms. E

Prasad Nataraj
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since 2008-05-29
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Bangalore,India
7 posted 2011-08-26 01:42 AM


Nightmares are scary and you write about them very well. Fine writing.

"The secret behind survival of mankind is kindness and love within our hearts"

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