A Ghost of a Whisper

A ghost of a whisper coming with the night
shut the window close the curtains
can you still hear it?
:~:
It's all around
leaking fire from your wrists
muddled black streaks down your face
you can't escape it
:~:
Unseen venom
your heart beats to an unsteady rhythm
dreams evolve into nightmares
sleep flees from your eyes
whisper in your ear
:~:
Misunderstood quiet
pull back the curtains open the window
let the ghost out into the coming dawn