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Nyctophilia


No moon.

No stars.

No light. 

 

Just 

 

Shadows, and silence. 


This feeling's just right. 

 

Hugged by a blanket. Silk sheet against my skin. 

 

The night saves those thoughts,

 

those thoughts from caving in. 

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spookycade

I write about feelings and my opinions on things. I'm 15 years old and want to pursue music or some kind of art.

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