It feels real

But is it

A shadow

Red eyes

It approaches

But you’re petrified

Trapped

In the prison that is

Your body

Your mind wakes

But your body sleeps

Eyes open

Or is it

A dream

Yet you see

You see your room

Your bed

And this creature

This monster

That plagues your head

So what can you do

You can’t run

You can’t hide

You can’t move

Can’t shut your eyes

Can’t reach the sleep you crave

So the only thing left

Is to be brave