“Who Knows” by Doug Self

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Attempt 1
what’s under the bed
lie down on the floor and look
no eyes staring back just dust
bunnies and unmatched socks
nothing to fear in the light

Attempt 2
ensure the lights are off
and the moon has risen
retake the position
look under again
nothing to fear in the dark
.          eye lids locked open as if
.          they had been stapled
.          cries for help frozen
.          as first glance of the nether unfolds
.          no monsters or demons
.          only mummified memories
.          thought to be forgotten

In Summation
darkness is dark but never darker than
us

-Doug Self

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