Know Too Much

Know Too Much

A Poem by Wild Willow Blue
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Night has never been more dangerous than in the eyes of a child.

"

The woods behind my house

are scary at night.

Sometimes, I can’t even sleep.

I hear the owls, and big dogs;

the branches, scraping,

scraping. The water in the bathroom,

“drip, drip” down the drain, and I’m alone.

I can feel my eyes wide with

fear, the covers up to my

ears, but I can still hear them.

Now there’s voices; that’s what

I can hear. Little kids know

more about the dark, and I

know more about the woods

behind my house. 

© 2012 Wild Willow Blue


Author's Note

Wild Willow Blue
All of my poetry comes from the heart.

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i also don't plan...what comes out just does...

and i know there is that side of my mind..like the woods, behind my house...i have those also...real woods and metaphorical woods.

and i am not afraid...to go there...literally or figuratively..

at least i don't think i'm afraid.

chilling piece, and so thought provoking...i really like the conciseness of this and how it lets us roam.

Posted 11 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Wild Willow Blue

11 Years Ago

What a wonderful review! Thank you so much! I am very pleased that you perceived this in a metaphori.. read more



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I have a poem that is sort of like this about fear of the night. great job

Posted 12 Years Ago


Wild Willow Blue

12 Years Ago

Thank you!
i clearly see that it came from your heart ....good job

Posted 12 Years Ago


Wild Willow Blue

12 Years Ago

Thank you!
Captivating ending. I would love a diff word than "big" to describe the dogs though. What makes them so scary?

Posted 12 Years Ago


Wild Willow Blue

12 Years Ago

In my mind I just thought that big dogs barking in the night, when it's really dark, and the kid's a.. read more
What a great poem about such a powerful force that lives inside us day after day. You really brought me back to my past and the most frightening things in it.
I couldn't help noticing your line structure. I found it most interesting that on some lines, you seemed to press enter a word early:

"I can feel my eyes wide with
fear, the covers up to my
ears, but I can still hear them."

I figured this was to keep the fast pace going as the lines demanded no stop and it was an absolute perfect effect. Whatever inspired you to do that is a piece of amazing.
Another great job.


Posted 12 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Wild Willow Blue

12 Years Ago

"A piece of amazing." I like that :P Actually, I wasn't really planning on writing the lines like th.. read more
Though they might seem frightening, the owls really only bring enchantment and protection. :p anyhow, great poem, it's very haunting and has that off key in the back that raises the hairs on the nape of your neck while reading. Awesome job!

Posted 12 Years Ago


Wild Willow Blue

12 Years Ago

Owls are enchanting, don't take that the wrong way. It's just meant to mean that in a dark room with.. read more
Owlgirl

12 Years Ago

haha, yeah, I know xD don't worry, even if you didn't mean it like that, I wouldn't take offense. :p.. read more
I can still remember curling up in bed with my fingers in a cross, in case the vampires came in......IMAGINATION is a wonderful thing once you can take control

Posted 12 Years Ago


Wild Willow Blue

12 Years Ago

I agree

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Added on August 12, 2012
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Tags: night, sleep, bedtime, alone, dark, darkness, covers, whispers, woods, house, trees, dogs, owls, birds, creepy, scary

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I am 33. I am gay/non-binary. I started writing in 8th grade. The person whom I started writing because of, I never got a chance to thank. We were never good friends, but we knew each other. I owe her.. more..

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