I close my eyes for the night,

Expecting the well-known fright.

The shadow that lurks in the corner,

The murderer committing such torture.

I close my eyes,

And unexpectedly see,

Cream coated pies,

Piled up high for me.

I see rainbows and ponies,

The love of my life.

Not my insecurities,

Not being threatened with a knife.

I try to scream,

I try to shout,

Why do I have a happy dream?

Why can't I get out?

I feel like I'm all alone,

The terror when I'm sleeping.

When nightmares are all you've ever known,

Dreams can be truly frightening.