Uncomfortably Numb

by Diane   Jan 13, 2008


The poem you are about to read is from an actual occurrence that happened to me many years ago. Reflecting back I had awoken to what I thought was my house on fire. I couldn't move my body to get out of bed it was like I was possessed. Apparently, or so I've been told, my body was still in a numb state of sleep which had a greater sensation to light and sounds.

Awoken to the sound of a roaring fire
Body won't move I'm stuck in a mire
A fiery glow now at my window
Why can't I just get up and go
Something has a hold on me
Please Lord help set me free
Try as I might I can't even turn
Lord don't leave me here to die and burn
Then my panic turned to relief
I can hear the rustling of a leaf
I can feel my legs stir and shiver
The fiery glow is now a shimmer

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  • 15 years ago

    by P00ki3B3ar

    Very inspiring wonderful flow good poem i really like it! 5/5

  • 16 years ago

    by Dennis

    Wow...I've had some interesting dreams but nothing this frightening! You've captured your fears very well in this poem. Great job! 5/5

  • 16 years ago

    by walter purvis

    Great imagery, you have captured the fear you must of felt.

  • 16 years ago

    by my name is Llama

    I've heard about this before...sleep paralysis isn't it? Great imagery however the rythm just seemed slightly off in certain parts. It started off well and the last three lines had a good flow but i'm more referring to lines 3 and 4. However certainly a unique poem which i enjoyed reading. xoxo

  • 16 years ago

    by VanityIllusions2

    I like this poem.
    great flow.
    good work.

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