Afraid of the Dark!

A "grown-up" I am,
They call me a "responsible adult",
An eligible bachelor, a responsible citizen,
Who has many a job, than just worrying about the election results!


And yet, yet I feel I'm a child,
For my fear of Darkness, has still not turned mild!


The Night haunts me,
It's sounds hound me,
I flinch in the darkness,
Afraid, I might see red eyes floating midair,
In some dark corner around me!


But I indulge in horror stories sometimes,
You know, to put up a brave act, in this situation tight,
And then I shout "Bring it on! im not scared of you at every time!"
As if throwing a challenge to the Night!


But as I put out the lights,
The ghosts start dancing in my head,
I shut my eyes tight,
But they feed on my fear, and show me all that I dread!


"Oh! Let it be morning!" I pray,
And force myself to sleep,
I clutch my pillow,
And tell myself, "Yes, now u ARE deep asleep!"


Funny it is,
At how scared I still am!
But I know how to win the game,
I know I'll stop being scared - I know I can!
...One day I'll grow up finally,
And defeat, single-handed, Mr. Night's cruel plan!!!





Or so I hope......
:)