I’m staring at my ceiling
Laying sleepless in my bed
Exhausted, but still wide eyed
With thoughts running through my head
Though, my body yearns for sleep
I’m afraid to let it in
I know the nightmares will come
I’ll be terrorized, again
Demons are lying in wait
With their talons glistening
Dark monsters unspeakable
As I lay here, listening
Slumber is fast approaching
I can only fight it so long
The demons, ready to pounce
And, I know I’m not that strong
Now, my eyes drift closed, at last
And, the night terrors begin
I toss and turn, and I brawl
But, I know I’ll never win

Terri Lyn Stanfield