Night Terrors

Alexander Zinn

"I got something to tell you", I tried to leave and say I was sorry.

I felt the trembling in my skin and I have brought it too far.

I thought I fought so boldly but saw another shooting star.

Do I make a wish to make it go away?

No, I seek answers to it all.

I prayed a million times and thought one day at a time I should keep my faith.

I delivered, pour wine, and wonder why I am feeling wasted away.

I said it too many times, please help me from being a mental slave.

I feel your pain.

From my eyes to the top of your head.

I felt you banging even when I questioned, "Is this the end?"

So sorry I can't see it as I only lay here in my bed.

Screams and yelling, all surrounded me.

“Hurry!”, they said, "Wake up!"

I said, “who are they?”

The rooster crows, calling to me.

I try to sleep but wonder why I am so sleepless.

I walk the block but hear 4.

To my astonishment is it Allan Poe?

The Raven.

Mel Poole

The way it trembles me but angers the world.

As I walk a dark street alone.

I think of the park, but the danger in front of me.

So I walk home and lock the door.