Within the shadows,

A deeper darkness lies

Bringing my fears to life,

Eating me alive.

Thriving on my nightmares,

Feasting on my dreams

Shadows playing games

While I quiver in my sleep.

Wait frantic as I watch them

Bend my calm reality

Once peaceful and uplifting

Now a path, where I can’t see

No thoughts dare to dwell here,

Danger is far too close

My dreams try to escape

Beyond imaginary ropes.