Sandman. Poem by J.A McManus

You can’t ever imprison me
Through closed eyes you won’t ever see
I lurk within your mind’s despair
Whilst you sleep soundly on your chair.

I don’t live in the pits of hell
Within your dreams is where I dwell
Preying upon your every fear
Stripping you bare of joy and cheer.

I sing to you as smooth as silk
My voice as rich as mother’s milk
Singing sickly sweet lullabies
Filling your head up with my lies.

So try to slumber if you dare
Just know that I’m forever there
Waiting to feast upon your screams
Within the darkness of your dreams.

I love to hear the midnight chimes
As I commit my fiendish crimes
Shout my name out loud if you can
But most folk call me the sandman.