An Adjective of Fear

An Adjective of Fear

Prickling, twitching raw ended

Lurking deep, the coal-black night

Creeping, slithering oozing near

Naked fear, screaming senses

Darting eyes, shaking glances

Visions gruesome within the mind

Peering, glancing, almost blind

Imagined objects oft half-seen

The cold, clammy silence evil teems

Wicked darkness forever banished

Nothing there, but fear itself.