Nightmares

The nightmares haunt me every single night Distraction fails, I hum an old sweet song What used to be a dream, is now a fright This awful pain has gone on far too long I wear dark bruises on my legs and arms Tears pierce my cheeks like the blade of a knife I seek some shelter from the endless harms I fear the worst for my once normal life My sobs, drowned by a graceful melody A ghostly presence stands in front of me Chills slowly start to creep through my body A luminous gleam shines for me to see Strength is delivered from the man I love My answered prayers come from skies above