I think I must be dreaming? <br />I hear the ticking of the clock <br />I can hear somebody screaming <br />Could this be a mental block? <br />Oh no! <br />I hear some footsteps <br />They're coming down the hall <br />I wrap myself more tightly <br />Trying to blend in with the wall. <br />In my mind I'm begging <br />No go! Just leave me PLEASE! <br />But no one even hears me <br />As I hear the sound of keys... <br />Turning in the lock <br />As slowly the door opens, this reveals another shock... <br />But closer he keeps coming near <br />I hold my breath - but not my tears <br />This silent lucidity will not stop the fears <br />Of what i know will come.<br /><br />Irina Whitford<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/silent-scream-9/
