middle of the night

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I feel so alone
Darkness swallows me up
There is no light
Heartbeat quickens in fear
I can't see the threat
But I can hear it
Getting closer
Ever closer
Closing in on me
Trapping me
Cornering me

Rendered useless
And immobile
Underneath a magenta and evergreen comforter
In the middle of the night

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