The Storm of Fear

This is an event I think many of you have experienced when you were a child.

As I lied there in bed

Things were going through my head

From the clashing on the ceiling

To the paint that was peeling

As I reclined there awake

Something happened I couldn’t quite take

The light flashed outside

And I shivered where I lied

The lightning clapped

And made me feel trapped

The walls were closing in

It was becoming an iron pen

I called to my parents

But there was no adherence

To my call

Except for the empty halls

Echoing back at me

Oh what a sea

Of fear that was flowing

And was not going

The storm finally subsided

Which provided

A sense of ease

And a small breeze

The storm was gone

And then came the dawn

Author's Note

I tried to truely express the feelings I was experiencing as a child when lightning storms happened.

Reviews

[R E Tree]

As a child, you are the most vulnerable you will ever be in your entire life. I can sense fear and anxiety though out this written piece. Each line is chilling and intense. Something got me hooked to this. You have a good choice in rhymes. I liked it!

[JD Major]

Yes, thunder & lightning is a an especially frightening event for a little kid, I remember it vividly, and warmly actually, as my Mom&Dad were right in the next room to protect me. Thanks, CS

[Esther:)]

Such a tangible experience with beautiful imagery. Your rhyme was wonderful too.

[Unspoken poet]

I can feel anxiety in this piece, I suffer from it. I enjoyed this it expresses what a lot of people go through