Friday, April 4, 2014

Night Terrors

textured stock image by Mark Douglas

submerged
in the cold chill
of my own sweat

limbs kicking and flailing
failing
in time stretched eternity

pulse pounding
thrashing and shaking
the cage that confines

demons gorge on dreams
on fear
          on ragged breath
                                   on primal screams

mare in my night
eyes wild, sensing danger
bolt towards waking

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27 comments:

  1. ClaudiaApril 4, 2014 at 12:19 PM

    they gorge on fear...yes... and it's a downward spiral...ugh... hate those nightmares....didn't have one in a long time luckily...

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  2. Brian MillerApril 4, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    ugh...my son had them when he was young...it was terrifying for me as a parent to see him go through them as well...shivers....

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  3. Laurie KolpApril 4, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Oh, yes... this is intense!

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  4. MaryApril 4, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    I can feel the heart-pounding fear in this, Kathryn!

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    1. Kathryn DycheApril 4, 2014 at 5:01 PM

      It can take a while for the pounding heart to return to a regular rhythm.

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  5. Kim StevensApril 4, 2014 at 1:14 PM

    Oh I think everyone can relate to this - a horrible nightmare that seems to keep on going sometimes even after you wake!

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  6. AnonymousApril 4, 2014 at 1:58 PM

    out, damn mare ~

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  7. GabriellaApril 4, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    Very powerful and vivid nightmare! I hope you do not have them too often.

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    1. Kathryn DycheApril 4, 2014 at 4:59 PM

      I go through phases where I have them frequently and then have a bit of a respite before they return. I often wake up screaming and frighten the crap out of my husband.

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  8. brudbergApril 4, 2014 at 3:40 PM

    The way a night-mare rides us.. the sweat the tangled bed-sheets.. this is an ugly mare if there ever was one.

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  9. BrendaApril 4, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Very powerful and frightening. You pull us in to this dream- and sweat-soaked world.

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    1. Kathryn DycheApril 4, 2014 at 5:00 PM

      Maybe I should repel you rather than pull you in, not a fun place to be. :)

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  10. ScarletApril 4, 2014 at 5:20 PM

    How frightening if you are experiencing these night terrors ~ Demons gorge on dreams, that line jumped out for me ~ Take care Kathryn ~

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    1. Kathryn DycheApril 5, 2014 at 8:59 AM

      Thanks, think they are a side effect of the medication I'm on for my nerve pain.

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  11. CharleenApril 4, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    Nothing worse. I'm grateful they don't happen often. Last night I dreamed I was playing a soccer game. Ha. Ha.

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  12. leanne can blogApril 5, 2014 at 12:57 AM

    You write so beautifully, this poem is so evocative & the image goes perfectly with it.

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  13. humbirdApril 5, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    O, dear...Kathryn, please, get one of those Indians Dream Catcher. Mush help! Thinking about you...Blessings! <3

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  14. humbirdApril 5, 2014 at 9:34 AM

    O, dear...Kathryn, please, get one of those Indians Dream Catcher. Mush help! Thinking about you...Blessings! <3

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  15. Maude LynnApril 5, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    Love, love, love that last stanza. So vivid!

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  16. BeachannyApril 5, 2014 at 7:24 PM

    Powerful images - frighteningly beautiful. I like your play on "nightmare" in this year of the horse! Kudos!

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  17. KamanaApril 5, 2014 at 11:49 PM

    so powerful

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  18. TALONApril 6, 2014 at 12:00 PM

    Oh, those are such heart-stopping moments. You expressed them so beautifully! And your artwork is stunning! I will enjoy browsing your galleries, Kathryn.

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  19. Other MaryApril 6, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    What a vivid description of nightmares/ night terrors.

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  20. Other MaryApril 6, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    And I decided it's about time I start following you!

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  21. GailApril 6, 2014 at 11:01 PM

    Do dreams carry messages or are they just our subconscious mind working out our daily problems? My dreams have been vivid lately.

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