First they whispered
from under my bed
‘ come and find us’
they hissed
with ice in their blood
and fear in their veins
” Go away ” I said
and they did.
” Come and find us “
They whispered
when I was lost in thought
driving my car, taking a walk
” Go away ” I said
and they did.
” We’re going away “
they said
” We will leave you alone, it’s what you want isn’t it? “
” No ” I hissed with ice in my veins
” Don’t leave me alone. Stay with me forever”
I offered
as I slid into the dark
under my bed.
Is for Descent into the Under World
1. separation from the family