Nightmare Walking

Nightmare sweetie
I am a nightmare 
Walking and talking and running.
Trying hard not to be a dream come true
But to gain reality in you.
But why the surprise?
It is nothing new this ability 
To hide and pretend you see
That I was as normal as could be.
Laughter is. Running water.
so turn the tap on baby.
Let the light shine. Down 
Into the dark the nightmare comes.
Running away from a Christmas tree. 
To know that I was at least truly free.

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