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An Ode to Nightmares

August 16, 2018
By Rhiannon_4 DIAMOND, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Rhiannon_4 DIAMOND, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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If you chase two rabbits, you will lose them both. <br /> - Native American proverb<br /> <br /> Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light.<br /> - Dylan Thomas<br /> <br /> What is past is past -- it is the present and the future that concern us.<br /> - Hiawatha, founder of the Iroquois Confederacy

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A dark memory that disturbs my sleep;

When I finally wake up, you make me want to weep;

Your cold, black tendrils wrap around my soul;

It’s no wonder you make me fear falling asleep.


I need something to pull me out of this hole;

Something to make me feel whole;

People tend to think this is some kind of joke;

But what would they think if they had to see their worst fears unfold?


Shrouded in mist and thick, black smoke;

Painful thoughts do you evoke;

You force me to relive unspeakable horrors;

On my own tears and screams do I choke.


But you will never win, not in one little way;

No longer will you make me wish it were day;

I’ve suffered your wrath for long enough;

Never again will I be your prey.

© Vivian T., San Francisco, CA

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Rhiannon_4 DIAMOND said...
on Nov. 15 2019 at 4:22 pm
Rhiannon_4 DIAMOND, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
62 articles 87 photos 200 comments

Favorite Quote:
If you chase two rabbits, you will lose them both. <br /> - Native American proverb<br /> <br /> Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light.<br /> - Dylan Thomas<br /> <br /> What is past is past -- it is the present and the future that concern us.<br /> - Hiawatha, founder of the Iroquois Confederacy

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@SergeantSteel82 Thank you! I'm sorry to hear you used to have nightmares, those are never fun.
SergeantSteel82 GOLD said...
on Nov. 14 2019 at 9:21 am
SergeantSteel82 GOLD, Fort Wayne, Indiana
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one of the greatest tragedies of our time is this impression that has been created that science and religion have to be at war.<br /> -Francis Collins<br /> <br /> I may never let go of my anger and wrath, <br /> But I will always have the last laugh.<br /> -Corey Taylor <br /> <br /> I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.<br /> -Voltaire

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This article hits me close to home, I used to have nightmares like this a lot, this should be in the magazine.
Rhiannon_4 DIAMOND said...
on Sep. 8 2018 at 8:23 pm
Rhiannon_4 DIAMOND, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Favorite Quote:
If you chase two rabbits, you will lose them both. <br /> - Native American proverb<br /> <br /> Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light.<br /> - Dylan Thomas<br /> <br /> What is past is past -- it is the present and the future that concern us.<br /> - Hiawatha, founder of the Iroquois Confederacy

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@Paigegre6757 Thank you for your comment!
wandererinthemist SILVER said...
on Sep. 7 2018 at 3:08 pm
wandererinthemist SILVER, Aurora, Illinois
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Favorite Quote:
It does not do to dwell on dreams, and forget to live.<br /> - Albus Dumbledore

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This is really amazing. It hits home for me. Thank you for sharing this.
Rhiannon_4 DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 27 2018 at 12:37 pm
Rhiannon_4 DIAMOND, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
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Favorite Quote:
If you chase two rabbits, you will lose them both. <br /> - Native American proverb<br /> <br /> Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light.<br /> - Dylan Thomas<br /> <br /> What is past is past -- it is the present and the future that concern us.<br /> - Hiawatha, founder of the Iroquois Confederacy

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@Bagel04 Thank you, Angel!
Bagel04 GOLD said...
on Aug. 27 2018 at 11:19 am
Bagel04 GOLD, Kingsville, Texas
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" Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none" ~ William Shakespeare<br /> " To be, or not to be: that is the question..." ~ William Shakespeare

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This poem reminds me of my own nightmares. XD Great work!
Rhiannon_4 DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 26 2018 at 4:20 pm
Rhiannon_4 DIAMOND, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
62 articles 87 photos 200 comments

Favorite Quote:
If you chase two rabbits, you will lose them both. <br /> - Native American proverb<br /> <br /> Do not go gentle into that good night but rage, rage against the dying of the light.<br /> - Dylan Thomas<br /> <br /> What is past is past -- it is the present and the future that concern us.<br /> - Hiawatha, founder of the Iroquois Confederacy

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@WolfWhisperer0911 Haha, thanks Wolf! I really appreciate the comment.
WolfWhisperer0911 BRONZE said...
on Aug. 26 2018 at 4:18 pm
WolfWhisperer0911 BRONZE, Austin, Texas
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@Summer_R_Quinn HOW THE LIVING HECK THIS DIDN'T GET A EDITOR'S CHECK?