Faint whispers I hear
As I stay up all night
That sudden screech from above
A sudden shadow passes by
I walk out to the living room
It is pure darkness
Just a little light shining through the curtains
And the sound of the wind against the windows
I return to my seat
My fingers jumping across the keyboard
Someone coughs from the next room
I jerk as my heart skips a beat
Taking in a deep breathe
I adjust my seat
The screech comes back
And the faint sounds return
I shut this down
Off the lights
Lay in bed
Hugging my pillow in fright
– Parveen Maghera
