Nightmare Poetry

Darkness descends every day, 

After the sun sets, creatures 

Run amuck across our roads 

Kicking and screaming at all, 

Never stopping to think about 

Everybody locked in at home,

Seeking only those unaware,

Seeking slow-moving snacks.

Darkness devouring all around 

Every night, never in the daylight. 

Velvety black shadows spread 

Over the countries throughout.

Under the branches threading, 

Rivers of darkness spread, 

Shiver, hide, blinded by shadows.

All think they sit safe at home 

Leave all lights turned on, a glow. 

Lost power, darkness devours all.