Sanctuary

I lock the door at night
To be safe,
Only to find I have locked the monsters in,
And I now have no escape.
As they grin their evil grins
They surrounds me,
Surround me with my fears.
I scream,
But it comes out as a laugh
My neighbors only smile,
Taking my fear for joy.
And inside I cry
As I sink to the floor.

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Escape

Running
The sound of my feet
Bare feet on gravel
I can feel the stones beneath
Sharp, they dig into my flesh
Painful
I run.
Gasping for air
The sound of my breath
Loud in my ears
Lungs ache
Gasping
I run harder
Running
From my fear

k.a.stryker ©June 26, 2001