A shadow snatched me in a dream
The thought is eerier than it seems
I knew it crouched in wait for me
And yet I ventured out to see
I thought I might be safe this time
My luck ran out, it made the climb
From down the stairs where it does dwell
It’s solid form caused my lungs to swell
Dark hands reached out and gripped my own
A chilling hold down to my bones
When my mind was just about to break
My body ******, I was awake.