footsteps coming closer
my heart beating faster
pulling the covers up
snoozing children twitching
danger is approching
the end is nearing
layers of sweat cover me
holding my breath
too scared to move
bitter tears run down my face
goodbye, world, I'll miss you
saying my last prayers
the door is opening
I shake so hard my heart stops
a shadow stands by the door
pulling the covers over my face
only to feel my mom
leaning in close
and kissing me goodnight
