This is a dream I use to have as a little boy. You know, way back in ancient times. (lol)
My nemesis is a hideous creature, always
plotting a way to keep me within reach.
It waits silently laying out the groundrules
for our encounter.
Lurking in a dark corner of my closet with
nothing better to do... preying on the weak.
This, its only concern. Nothing seems to help.
Whenever I look in that direction the door is open.
I learn quickly. Cowering only intensifies
the deep growling sounds being emitted
from the bowels of hell. Wanting to be left
alone is not possible. The mark, too easy.
Never quite getting over but learning to cope...
I face the monsters head on. Making
my own noise while running to it...
All the time with that lingering doubt.
Is it there? I believe so, but to a lesser
degree. In my mind all are similar
and individually discribed to suit. Whatever
we choose to call it......It Is There.
Paul,
I think we have all had this problem. I still cannot sleep if the closet door is open. Plus, I keep storage containers under my bed so no one can fit there...lol. This piece brings back memories. I love the ending on this because it allows us to plug in our own experiences. An eerie feel and excellent descriptions!
Sheila
"Never quite getting over but learning to cope...
I face the monsters head on. Making
my own noise while running to it...
All the time with that lingering doubt."
oh, how well done and oh how one relates, what a terrific metaphor ...for the truths of fear within...I, this, bravo!
Thank you, excellent, moved me to my own thoughts of these closets full...
what a piece!
Just as life during the pandemic was color-coded with different hues representing different levels of danger, life in its aftermath has become shaded in similar ways. As a self-styled “Seeker of Beauty with Beauty,” (borrowing from a quote by W.E.B.
A homonymless man writes shows what it's like to look up the laid he skirts when you’re lying prone(d) to the sidewalk, beer / joint / needle dangling from your hand /lips / arm.
I think we have all had this problem. I still cannot sleep if the closet door is open. Plus, I keep storage containers under my bed so no one can fit there...lol. This piece brings back memories. I love the ending on this because it allows us to plug in our own experiences. An eerie feel and excellent descriptions!
Sheila
I face the monsters head on. Making
my own noise while running to it...
All the time with that lingering doubt."
oh, how well done and oh how one relates, what a terrific metaphor ...for the truths of fear within...I, this, bravo!
Thank you, excellent, moved me to my own thoughts of these closets full...
what a piece!
~E
This was outstanding Thankyou so much for this one.
Peg
Excellent!
Reindeer
Excellent, wise words
Chrissie
The monasters of today are some living beings!!
tony
Sandie Angel :o)