a child’s worst nightmare.

as the moon hides behind the clouds,

a child screams again.

as her heart races and her fingers tremble,

she aches for help.

…but no one comes.

she sees the demons in the corner,

she feels them leeching off her blood

…but still, no one comes.

shes prays,

she hopes,

she waits.

…but no one comes to help.

she finally closes her eyes,

and lets the demons take over her body.

and she sleeps clenching a knife,

praying that she can see the light again.

-emily morrissey