A moment ago, I was ok.

   Then something shattered into thousands of jagged pieces, cutting me to size from the inside.

A moment ago, I was sleeping.

   Now, eyes wide open, unblinking, sobbing, feeling sick.

A moment ago, I was at peace.

 My thoughts scattering like leaves, noise, so loud, I can't hear myself.

And then I realize, it is my screams......


 

I wish I'd stop dreaming. As much as I want and long for sleep, I also fear it, because when I shut my eyes and sink deeper and deeper into restful slumber I find monsters and traps lurking around every corner of my mind, waiting to twist my dreams into nightmares.