O at the Edges

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Nightmare Charm

Posted on March 7, 2022 by robert okaji

Nightmare Charm

To awaken undisturbed

or at all

I unclench my fist
freeing darkness.

How to transcribe the dead’s tune?

They float

within they float

within,
fear’s cascading grip transcending sleep

“Nightmare Charm” first appeared here in May 2016.

3 thoughts on “Nightmare Charm”

Obong eno on March 7, 2022 at 7:34 am said:

Stunning images ❤️

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- robert okaji on March 10, 2022 at 2:07 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much!
  
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  - Obong eno on March 10, 2022 at 2:27 pm said:
    
    You are most welcome ❤️
    
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