Nightmare

Deep in the night, silence awakened
When the unaware sleepers entered their dreams
The forest stirred, casting eerie sounds
Red fiery eyes, emerged from the shadows

The owl's hooting, cut deep through the silence
Was it fear silently expanding, ominous and daunting
To those who lay awake, watching their ceilings
Where shadows engaged in some sinister act.

Curtains closed didn't shield the foreboding silhouettes
Like dancing horned demons looking for a feast
Silent prayers creating a shield of hope
Some even dared to kindle the flame

Rumors spread, whispering of unholy omens
Of mysterious disappearances, without reason
Of demon-like beings with fiery red eyes
And of chilling sounds that froze your blood

Brooding as I lay shivering awake,
Pondering over things better left untouched
Of ancient foretellings of a pending doom
Footsteps approaching made my hairs rise

What kind of being dared brave this night
Where demons danced, and worse was at large
My door locked, was shaking and cracking
But its sturdiness endured its uninvited plight

Then silence deep as only Evil could reap
A shadow emerged painted on the curtains
Two dots of red fiery lights seeking their prey
I felt my blood almost freezing

My lips moved in soft prayer
Paralyzed, I lay, entirely frozen.
Still, the towering shape drew near.
Grotesque and fearsome, ready for the kill.

Then came a scream, unhuman, defeated
And darkness dissolved as my prayer endured