Light Beyond The Nightmare Poem by Jessica Robert

Fear ran down my spine as I walked through the dark; gloomy forest
It's mystical, acient trees surrounded me; choking me with terror
I found no calm, no security as I paced
The trees waiting for the perfect opportunity to grab me
I couldn't recall my being here
Like I was trapped in a recurring nightmare;
Running in useless circles as my hunter searched for me
My heart pounded in my chest
I searched for an exit; any way I could escape
I started hearing howls hoot in the darkness
And the sound of rattling leaves
I whipped my head to spot the sound
Finding nothing; I continued ahead, my head spinning in horror
I could imagine the eerie music that would play if this were a movie
The intensity before my killing;
Suddenly I froze in place; my eyes unbelieving the sight before me
A light at the end of my path; shining through to me
It drew my attention as if it were calling out to me
Finally, a smile spread across my face and I ran towards it
I unable to hide my glee as I found my way out of the nightmare
I was finally free