Demons Poem by Fab Ricciardi

Woke up screaming in a cold sweat
Sheets were crisp and soaking wet
Demons scattered as the room was lit
Blood was dripping bit by bit

Liquid poison through my mind
Tranquilizers to help unwind

Now I lay me back to sleep
Hoping demons I shall meet
Demons underneath my bed
Demons living inside my head

Demons and I, one and the same
Playing for keeps in this deadly game
And
Yesterday’s dreams keep haunting me
Why won’t they let me be
Or, could it be…
That yesterday’s dreams
Are dreams no more
They’re the demons inside of me
Trying to even up the score
For the many things I’ve done before

I’m looking for salvation
But I’m living in damnation
Searching for redemption
Without any satisfaction

Demons calling out my name,
Demons and I, one and the same
Ok,
…I’m coming!