In the cold of night
As shadows creep
A creature anxiety
Haunts my sleep
Taunting and intelligent
With claws so keen
In restless slumber
It's seldom seen

A skinny frail form
A darkened shroud
Yet stronger than imagined
It's allowed to toy with my fears
To stir up dread
As I lay in my bed
Alone in my head

In the stillness of night...