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Nightmare #3
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Nightmare #3 |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738
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Sometimes they start out beautiful-- as the sirens of the sea, enticement of the salted sailor "come ye, enter to the deep..." I dreamed I had a box of glass that held the sea within. So captivated by its charm I tottered and I fell in deep. Only to sprout scales and tail-- gills--allowing me my breath. Tranquilly I swam beneath until I spied the eyes of death. There I saw the giant fish-- with flip of fin, change course. I recognized maliciousness-- so I dived for safe harbor. I spied a chest with open lid filled with golden coin deftly I dived deeper in and prayed that I not be purloined. As I shut the cover tight I found that I was safe again Sitting in my livingroom as the phone began to ring. I answered it with much relief-- grace--familiarity-- Then the nightmare spoke to me. The school--it was emergency... My kids, my kids, my kids I ran through the woods and down the path straining eyes to see the scene.... yellow dots there in a sea. "What is this? What could it be?" "Fear" announced the laughing hag. For there within my kids' schoolyard were miles and miles of bodybags. And I couldn't even scream... [This message has been edited by serenity blaze (06-19-2003 08:42 PM).] |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Karen...I remember hearing this one, but seeing it 'in print'?...wow...this hits deep, my friend. Big hugs to you, and more wishes for a peaceful night's sleep.  "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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visitvenus Member
since 2002-12-30
Posts 101PA, USA |
I dreamed I had a box of glass that held the sea within. So captivated by its charm I tottered and I fell in deep. ------------------- That really did start out so beautiful and end up REALLY nightmarish! Excellent write... -Venus |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
NOTICE Moth poet wanna be with no muse is taking applications for someone...anyone to write me girie a lullaby. just read all three of these in a row... dang baby....  No matter what the differences |
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Skyfire 
since 2000-12-27
Posts 3381Riding |
*big hugs* |
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Edder Senior Member
since 2003-04-02
Posts 671 |
ok, i couldn't resist a peek...chilling |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
all I can say Karen is PHEW! and so wonderfully penned. |
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brian sites Senior Member
since 2002-06-25
Posts 1475usa |
yes I remember this one too and you know? it shows that incredible juxtaposing stuff that the mind can do..... very cool not the part about the childrens bodybags though....no..that would make the heart stop and hmmm...good idea Janet Marie I will work on it  |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
awesome! |
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Susan Caldwell Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348Florida |
scary... |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Wow, what a shift of scenes, from bizarre to outright scary. Excellently writte. Thanx Ser. for the share of your nocturnal mind... |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Thanks all for reading, although I confess I had no motivation for writing these other than to get them OUTTA ME. So I appreciate your reading, as I always do. I truly feel like I can't say enough to thank you all properly. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
Oh lord, a third nightmare ~ I can handle (sometimes  ) one in a couple of days, but three, in a row! LOL oh dearEnjoyed the read ARCTIC WIND |
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