nightmare fuel

Image of a writing journal and a pencil.
Photo by Dariusz Sankowski on Unsplash
grundylocks and grimley
gone running through the green
chasing after unicorns in
the backyard of childhood dreams
waving with their hacksaws
and their axes and their gonnes
grind a horn to tincture, say they
to drink to gruesome songs

9 responses to “nightmare fuel”

  1. Michele Lee Avatar

    Forever original! 🦄

    1. michael raven Avatar

      There might be good reason 🤣

      Thanks Michele 💙

      1. Michele Lee Avatar

        😂 ‘No rhyme or reason’ does not apply here. 😄 You’re welcome and happy 4th to you! 💙

        1. michael raven Avatar

          To you as well 🧨

  2. chrisnelson61 Avatar

    Yes, I can imagine hearing this as a child.

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Those old nursery horror stories were awesome.

      1. chrisnelson61 Avatar

        Often mis-construed too.

  3. Bob Avatar

    Excellent. Love the ending.