This poem was originally featured in the speculative fiction and poetry print anthology Dreams and Screams, published by Liquid Imagination Magazine in mid 2010. I wrote it in December of 2009 around the same time I wrote a couple of other little spec-fic poems that will show up on this site soon. I had a great time with this one as the cadence came to me immediately and I knew that would add to the overall hook and help make it more memorable. Fun Fact: the printed and digital versions contain an un-proofed typo in line 22. Totally my gaffe to own.
by Brandon L. Rucker
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Dream a little dream of me
When you sleep
I will creep
On your fears and superstitions
While you pray
I will play
I’m the lurker in your closet
Boogeyman
Yes I can
Make you fear what lay in shadows
Scaredy cat
Insomniac
I’m the ghoul beneath your bed
I breed fright
When there’s no light
Fill you up with dread and doubt
Am I a lie
You decide
I’m the monster in your nightmares
Sending thrills
That give you chills
Just dream a big ol’ scream for me
Then face the fears
That you hold dear
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Copyright © 2009 by Brandon L. Rucker
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