Night Terrors

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A soft sweet melody brings me to sleep

Screams rock my body

Shaking and spasming

Thundering of footsteps come near

My ragged breathing quickens

It creeps closer and closer

Our breaths mix

Arms grab my shoulder forcing me to stop

Whispers and lullabies in my ear

My eyes creak open

heart pounding, stomach churning

Shhhhhhh, it's okay I am right here for you

A realization hits

They are back and worse than before

I feel his arms wrap around me

Rocking us back and forth

Sleep is coming once again

I know I'll sleep this time

For my mind knows that I am safe

These terrors may haunt me but with you by my side I can overcome anything

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