What lies in the darkest cornerin the mind of a boy?His greatest fears. Dark, looming, ominousshadows of everyday objectsTurn into alarming frights.Howls, creaks, booms, blasts, blares,Sneak into the mind of a boyCreep into his thoughts,Eliminating his ability to sleep.The thought of a monster lurking under the bedShoots goosebumps up the arms and legsOf your average boy,Making him stay up in bed,Panting. His heart races,Practically beating out of his chest.He forces his eyes closed,Willing himself to a restThat won’t come.Fists clenched,Palms sweaty,Brow moist,Breathing fast,The house creaking,Trees striking the windowWith a slow, eerie beat.Tears sliding down his cheek,He engulfs himself in his blanket.His brain pounding in his headTo the rhythm of the treesCracking and snappingAgainst the window likeBaseball bats. Trying to calm himself,Slowly inhaling and exhaling,Heart slowing down,Sleep.