It’s nightfall
the darkness now descends
the hand of grief extends
terror is knocking at the door
it’s nightfall
words of horror stain my lips
sweetness slips through my fingertips
and scatters ‘cross the floor
it’s nightfall
the shadows stoke my fears
a voice of dread rings in my ears
I am broken evermore
it’s nightfall
dark waves of misery
are rising like the sea
I am stranded on the shore
it’s nightfall
would I were alone
confusion grips me to the bone
horror chills me to my core
it’s nightfall
again you call my name
I’m about to go insane
I just can’t take it anymore
it’s nightfall
“yes dear! I can hear you”
your nagging drives me crazy
so tired of your calling me lazy
it’s nightfall
“certainly dear! I know your feet are sore
I’ll pick the candy up off the floor
I’m happy to answer the” g’damned “door!”
it’s nightfall
before the sun rises tomorrow
I’ll end my pain and sorrow
going to end that nagging
forevermore!
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rob kistner © 2021
Poetry at: dVerse
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