Wake up from a restful night,
complex vision blocks sun light,
heartbeat marches to pure fright,
giant monster in full sight.
Shadow view transforms to black,
blood pressure does jumping jacks,
equilibrium, out of wack,
beast growls loudly, windows crack.
Goosebumps come out for a peek,
cold sweat does not drip, it leaks,
both knees buckle, head feels weak,
paralysis feels so bleak.
Palms transform to water streams,
step outside, greeted by screams.
Try to breath, but inhale steam,
wake up from this frightful dream.
Open eyes then gasp for air,
chills raise follicles of hair,
pant away all tense despair,
back to sleep without a care.
– Grace Y. Estevez – Reddy
Response to Sadje’s picture prompt on What Do You See # 221 January 15 , 2024
Your few photos evoke terrific symbolism.
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Being chased by a dinosaur could be a scary nightmare. Great response.☺️🦖
Absolutely. Thanks so much 💕
Goosebumps come out for a peek,
cold sweat does not drip, it leaks,
both knees buckle, head feels weak,
Oh this was an intense poem. Loved these lines. Great response, Grace. 👌👏
My 8 yr old has started having night terrors. This is very evocative, I don’t think I’ll show him though.
lol.. oh you have to. Might do him a world of good. 😜
Oh no, poor guy. Good call. Hope he gets a good nights sleep.💕
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed.💕
Ah! A really bad dream. Thanks Grace for this very realistically written poem.
Truly my pleasure, Sadje💕
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Grace, your vivid and evocative portrayal of a nightmarish journey is captivating!
~David
Thank you so much, David 💕
You are right – that is the stuff of nightmares 🙌
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🙄j jeepers creepers Grace !
What a take 👏 Brilliant !💖
Thanks a bunch, my friend 💕🙏💕
Its a pleasure my friend 💟🙏💟
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back to sleep without a care… Will hold onto that 😁a wonderful response, Grace ✨🤍
Thank you so much, Destiny💕
my pleasure 🤍
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Love this!!
Thanks so much 💕
Hi Grace! As always, your words inspire so many powerful images in my mind! In this one, I love the way you keep us holding our breath until the very end, and then you completely relax us with ease, using so few words. I wanted to ask you if I can use this poem for an upcoming assignment at the Savannah College of Art and Design. I’m currently a graduate fellow at SCAD in the Film and Television program. The assignment is to create a video storyboard of sorts. It wouldn’t be published online, unless you’re okay with me putting it on my YouTube channel. I would send you a copy of the finished piece before I make it public, to ask your permission for that. Of course, I would credit you for writing the poem in the production credits. Thank you for sharing your awesome work with all of us! Scott
Thanks so much. Absolutely. I was recently in Savannah and visited SCAD since my son was interested in attending. Best of luck with your upcoming project.💕
the other night a monster slept with me. creepy night terrors.
Oh noooo. Hope you cleared the monsters away.💕
i did. 🙂
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Nice depiction of a nightmare, Grace! So well done 💐💖
Thanks so much, KK.💕
You’re welcome 💖
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Oh I love this depiction of a nightmare so relatable. love where you too this and TG we don’t have them too often. Excellent depiction for the prompt, Grace❣️
Thank you so much, Cindy. Glad you enjoyed.💕
Love this
Thanks so much 💕
Fascinating twist on the image, Grace! Wonderfully written! 💞💞💞
Glad you enjoyed, my friend. Thanks so much.💕🙏💕