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The Dark

May 4, 2016
By Nated315 DIAMOND, Georgetown, New York
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Nated315 DIAMOND, Georgetown, New York
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Truth has many shades. It's not a matter of black and white, but many grays.

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The shadows churn

And seethe in the corners.

Dark entities lurk

Waiting in the thick blackness

For a victim to call theirs.

 

My heart races

As little feet tap

And patter,

Following me at a distance,

But always keeping me in their range.

 

I imagine the teeth

Sinking into my vulnerable flesh

When I dare to get too careless

And step into the domain

Of shadows.

 

I dare not go where I cannot see.

I dare not go.

Who knows what's waiting for me,

Who knows what lurks in the dark,

Who knows?

© Angela R., Mahopac, NY

The author's comments:

One of my greatest fears is what I cannot see, so I thought that writing about it can help with my fear and maybe help other understand how I feel.

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I_Am_Satan_666 said...
on Dec. 13 2016 at 1:32 pm
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this poem scares me, but in a good way. you have an awesome way with words
Nated315 DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 20 2016 at 9:53 am
Nated315 DIAMOND, Georgetown, New York
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thank you. it's supposed to be. :)
Liamb135 said...
on May. 11 2016 at 8:53 am
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The dark is so mysterious!