my fear

The monster under my bed

Looks a lot like

Sleep Paralysis

I have lived coping

And not knowing

Every time

A new fear ignites inside me...

There

I see a parade running by me

A man standing over me

Point teeth of a tiger

Howling angry dogs

I feel numb like I'm drowning

Then my sheets are rolling waves

Hands grab my arms

While elephants dance upon my chest

Them I am swallowed up inside myself

Helpless

Helpless

HELPLESS!!!

I manage to wake

But always afraid

I may still be dreaming