Nightfall Came

The world turned on its side as I Emerged from behind the cellar doors Gold light eroded to a cool groan – radiance replaced By the fireflies' glow as the sun hid behind the trees Nightfall came again... And again And again and again and again Radiance emerged from the cottage window I hid, this time, in fear of the light Familiar warmth, familiar fear As I tucked myself away, a shadow lurked behind the frame It stepped through the doorway I stepped out of my skin Skin, woman, deeper into the trees Further away from me The trees grew closer and the fireflies Gathered around as I grew closer to her A pace turned to run, the trees into vines And as I reached, she trembled, she melted I saw a face I saw a shriveled contorted phantom in the mist staring back at me The world began to shake I saw a strange, hideous face in the dark I can't move my arms I can't feel my legs Fear Only fear Brother Still here Nightfall came again... And again Ghost, essence, hag, body Ghost, essence, hag, body Ghost, essence, hag, body