The things that go bump in the night
that wakes us up and gives us a real fright
It may be real or it’s just a feeling
But it sure can leave us reeling
The faces in the dark is it just an illusion?
Or is it the truth the mind shows during the confusion
There are many things hiding in plain sight
It may appear as a trick of the light
The goosebumps you get can be your sense taking over
When the civilization fades away and your strength of mind is lower
The voices in the night can be quite a temptation
Maybe the only one to turn to during our times of desperation
Remember too much of everything can be real bad
That which appears good passes away like a fad
Horrors exist within the body and mind
Dont be surprised with what you can find
So remember when you retire for the night
Look under the bed to avoid that fright
The world we know runs on a fine balance
So don’t be too sure and put on that air of nonchalance
This poem has also been selected for the second book on horror poems published recently on Amazon
Written for the A to Z 2014 Challenge for F . Also part of April UBC. For more memes click here
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This is so apt for the theme ‘horror’ and fear…I have no words really no wonder it has been selected!
Random Thoughts Naba
thnx
Interesting. I never have liked horror books or movies. But I love mystery
Horror is one of my fav genres
Woaa that gave me chills 🙂 brilliant write. I have. sleep paralyses … I hope it is not the spirit 😛
Like Carol I too am not really into horror stuff, but I like the picture more because of its mysterious quality. Interesting poem too… I particularly like the line – that which appears good passes like a fad… 🙂
I usually have nightmares after I watch horror movies especially if I have to spend the night alone 🙁
Pheno, somehow this made me think of “Thriller” by Michael Jackson!
😀 I love horror!
Now that u mention it it is quite similar.. Ok thats spooky 😀
I’ve read this before and again today… Still gives me the goosebumps!
U read it before? That’s strange this is the first time I have posted this. Maybe u meant my first published poem also on the horror genre called /throodalookingglass.com/2014/03/mind-and-darkness/” target=”_blank”>Mind & Darkness?
You made horror so appealing. I can’t stand horror movies, although I love them in poetry and prose 🙂 Well done!
*Shailaja*
Introspection in Shades of 11
A to Z Challenge, 2014/ UBC, April 2014
Thank you
whoa, that was scary! And yes, congratulations on being selected for the book by Amazon 🙂
the only thing scary is the human mind and its capable of if used wrong
Scary!!!! :O Btw Congrats!! and this looks brilliant 🙂 🙂
~S(t)ri
Participant|AtoZ Challenge 2014
Smile, it makes (y)our day!
thnx ! 😀
Horrors exist within the body and mind
Dont be surprised with what you can find
Really ? !
You’re spooky with words here 🙂
the truth is often spooky
Yikes that was scary and I WILL look under the bed before I turn in for the night.
*Obsessivemom*
Amazing Authors
A to Z Challenge, 2014/ UBC, April 2014
dont u might scare the one under it 😛
I agree with, Vidya! It is thrilling. And congratulations on the inclusion in a book!
thnx Corinne
scary..love that picture and what followed was fiction but felt real!!
I am so glad I found another Horror blog. I thought there’d be a few! I love things dark and unknown. Your poem and image really sets the perfect mood!
That was interesting…..
Well penned
I am not such a huge fan of Horror.. but I do enjoy a good mystery!
The pic and the poem go very well together! 🙂
I just looooovvvvvvvvvvvveeeeeeeeeee horror 😀
This is thrilling!
thnx Kathy
So remember when you retire for the night
Look under the bed to avoid that fright
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I jump at the slightest sound made at home. Perfect for a horror theme.
Beautiful picture…and spooky words to go with it!
thank you