Glowing red eyes out of darkness glare
All I can do is stop and stare
Low rumbles of growling pierces night
I am stuck and frozen with fright
What can it be that has me shivering
Can't stop myself from quivering
Something evil lurks in pitch black
Something getting ready to attack
My heart is pounding in my ears
Am I facing my worst fears?
Has Satan's demon come for me?
I can not tell, I can not see
I try to scream, to no avail
No sound from my lips seemed to sail
I try to move and get away
But whatever lurks has neared it's prey
I push and pull with all my might
Trying to escape into the night
My running so fast, is all but a dream
My mouth held open in a silent scream
My mind whirling with thoughts of death
I hear my gasping for every breath
My chest rising and falling
The thickness of night has me stalling
My head aches and muscles are stressed
No time now to think about rest
I hear the growl get closer still
I run with all my might and will
No use, I'm not getting anywhere
The thing is so close it's almost there
I lunge forward with a burst of strength
But the thing will go to any length
I feel myself stumble, then I trip
Now I am within it's grip
As I turn and raise my head
I **** out of sleep in my bed
Sweat has drenched me through to my skin
Another nightmare! How long will I win?