Incubus

Within the darkness there she lies afraid to sleep or dream,

the little girl who's all alone and hears the demon's scream.

He quickly binds her when he finds her, hides behind a guise.

A precious little girl you are, now listen to my cries.

He speaks the words sardonically, prepares to take her soul.

She cannot move, she's paralyzed; no longer in control.

The demon's grin is cunning, and she wants to scream and shout.

She tries with all her might to yell, but nothing will come out.

She panics now her heart is racing quickly out her chest,

but every movement that she makes has simply been repressed.

She tries so hard to open wide her eyes with all her might,

but she remains in darkness still regardless of her fight.

"I'll be OK. I'll be alright." Are words that cross her mind.

But now she hears his whispers calling subtle, and malign.

My dear, you'll never hide from me, you're mine until you die.

Forever I shall sing to you my evil lullaby.

And if you try to fight me, dear remember when I say,

I'll haunt your dreams eternally, such helpless little prey!

She feels his presence lingering demonic and corrupt.

A rush of fear has now consumed her sudden and abrupt.

"This isn't really happening. I know this cannot be!

My mind is clearly telling lies and playing tricks on me!"

She lies there thinking still believing these are merely thoughts,

but still her stomach's churning over tying into knots.

You shouldn't fight me, little one; I'm starting to draw near.

Your future's looking rather grim, and I can sense your fear!

She feels a surge of energy now pulsing through her veins.

She tries to clear her mind again, but fear is what remains.

"Just go away and leave me be; you demon from my dreams!"

Again, she tries to yell aloud, but no one hears her screams.

She's lost control of all her thoughts she's starting to feel pain;

his condescending laughter echoes, chilling and insane.

"No hope for me." She starts to think, "My mind has gone astray.

So maybe I should just give in, but what's the price to pay?"

And now the demon in the shadows quickly spreads his wings,

controlling every move she makes; a puppet tied to strings.

Alas, my dear, you see this clear there's nowhere you can hide.

I'll stay forever in the shadow's terror by your side.

And if you try to run from me, or try to cast me out,

I'll bind you to this bed of yours forever as you shout.

His whispers cut and penetrate the fabric of her soul.

She feels the pieces shattering, now never to be whole.

The panic strikes her helplessly; she's trying to break free.

She cannot see his face at all but knows it's hers he sees.

She feels him coming closer now; her heart has skipped a beat.

She cannot run away from him or hide under her sheets.

But just as he's approaching her about to make his mark,

she breaks his spell to find herself alone and in the dark.