I looked up into the sky. I saw the moon hanging high, black clouds threatening nearby. Then in a blink of the eye, the moon has disappeared behind a cloak of darkness.

Which brings to mind the false sense of security parents instill in children regarding darkness. They assure you there are no monsters lurking in the shadows, creepy-crawlies hiding under your bed, shadows sharpening their claws lying in wait & the Jack-O-Lanterns luring at you. They leave you to sleep amidst all these dangers and you dream a sweet dream under a blanket of hope.

& all proved wrong at the first knock of Bogeyman into your dreams. & your world crumbles,tilting in favour of the devil. Then you learn to feel fright, no longer just a word you learn in school.

Have you ever been in that trepidation?

I have. I am.