darkness reigns

voices outside the windows
beckoning me to look out
a face draped with long curly hair
says "Boo!"

wits scared out of me
things dropped on the floor
collapsed in a crying heap
thank God for my angel

strangers standing round my bed
peering at me with queer eyes
i toss and turn
unable to rest with the unwanted attention

my angel needs rest
he needs to close his eyes
they don't leave no matter what
closing in on my thoughts

these days are dark
with nights gloomier
i need to run from here
to make merry elsewhere

tears laced with fears
need to hide my face
from a world so curious
lock myself inside and out