Nightmares Poem by Kenneth Maswabi

Nightmares are not born at night
They are created by curious minds during the day
And lay in silence waiting to ambush the unsuspecting mind
People breed monstrous nightmares in their thoughts
Converting them into real life beings
Capable of overturning the tranquility of our existence
And devouring the progressive dreams in our hearts
Nightmares are attracted to the negative energy pole in our minds
Attaching themselves to the inner turbulent emotions
Distorting perception with their bad sense of humour
Carelessly robbing people of their hard earned peace of mind