My Titan

Shadows

creep

crawl

infest the corners

dancing under the sheets

pulling on my toes

nibbling on my finger tips.

Monster under the bed

hear him roar

distant rumble

build up of thunder

rolling across the midnight sky

roiling clouds

covered by darkness

he lurks

he hunts

he will come for you.

Creep creep

hear the floor creak

under the covers

tears stuttered

hand over mouth

please

oh please

go by my room.

I hear the snick of the door knob turn

fear

gathers

acid burning my throat

unable to scream

unable to run

I close my eyes

willing myself away from here.

Shush.

Fingers in my hair.

Shush.

My body tightens with fear.

Shush.

Tears gather

mouth opened in silent howl

someone

anyone

help me.

Shush.

Nearly disappeared.

Hidden

kept safe

ignorance

in this case is bliss.

Not a detriment.

Sudden silence

rending

devouring

slice his soul

suck it from his body

consume the ill death that he was

as I peek up.

You save me.

My Monster.

My Friend.

My Fiend.

No fear.

No fear.

Always with me.

©Sept. 9/19

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