Dreams

Cowering under covers

Unable to breathe

Awakened by a fear 

That refuses to leave

Invading my dreams

It’s always the same 

In a deafening silence

I hear my own cries

Piercing the darkness

Again on this night

A sword to my heart

As memories ignite

A life taken

A lifetime in vain

There’s no escape 

From yesterday

As the sun slowly rises 

Taming shadows to fade 

Tears fall

To wash away the pain

It’s gone for now

Veiled by day

Awaiting darkness

Where light doesn’t stray