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When Night Rushes In
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When Night Rushes In |
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Doug Pretorius Member
since 2001-04-08
Posts 81Ontario, Canada |
When Night Rushes In December 3, 2001 Copyright 2001 Doug Pretorius My darkest fear, when I lay silent and still comes biting and burning through velvet-clad eyes In wake I hide, cowaring in the light covering my tears with smiles of friends morning and night, twenty-four hours seven I’m broken and bleeding in my heart my soul tears itself apart How long I can stay awake, I don’t know what’s waiting for me is more terrifying than sleepless insanity I huddle close to a fire I’ve lit to ward off these evils though they come from my mind Even as I feel myself burning the fear of the night rushes in to hold me paralysed, I die |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
A nightmare that leaves one trembling. Very powerful. My heart goes out to you if this is a vision of your night. **hugs**  Love I leave with you whether it is in your life now or yet the essense of your dreams. |
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angelswing Senior Member
since 2000-02-10
Posts 705United Kingdom |
Wow, nice dark imagery, I love the powerful thoughts you use in this poem . Enjoyed it, thanks . L.of.L. Tommy . XXX 'There is only a very thin line between genius and insanity, this is measured only on sucess; I am proud to be considered an under-achieving genius'. |
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Doug Pretorius Member
since 2001-04-08
Posts 81Ontario, Canada |
Startime & angelswing: Thank you! I hope you got a good shiver while reading it  |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
It's a terrible thing to live with so much fear. I hope your fear all goes away soon. |
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