I cower every time I see you.

 

Hiding beneath my bed

 

Or in my closet

 

Or in my head.

 

I can feel you watching me

 

As I sleep

 

Or dream

 

Or close my eyes.

 

I can feel your breath

 

Hot, heavy, and wet

 

Against my neck.

 

I cower every time I see you.

 

Wishing there was no where

 

For you to hide

 

Or reveal

 

Those red eyes

 

I imagine I see.

 

I’m scared

 

Hiding myself

 

Under the blankets

 

From the dark

 

 And from you.

 

I know your there

 

Even when I can't see you

 

Or hear you

 

I feel you.

 

Once the light rises again

 

I know it’s a break

 

From the end.

 

I cower every time I see you.

 

But you’re always there

 

Watching me.

 

The Dark.