Afraid of the Dark

The sun begins to set and fade,                                                  
As shadows start to shift in shade                                                  
And suddenly I am afraid;                                                            
I'm glad you stayed, I'm glad you stayed.                                        

I know that you are bold and brave,                                        
You will protect me, you will stave                                                  
Off phantoms rising from the grave;                                                  
Your arms I crave, your arms I crave.                                        

I hear them howling in the night,                                                  
I hide my face and shake in fright,                                                  
I plead with you to end my plight;                                                  
I pray for light, I pray for light.                                                  

When daytime comes they disappear,                                                  
In sweet relief I shed a tear                                                            
And thank you with my words sincere:
‘You saved me dear, you saved me dear.'



Form: Monotetra. Mono rhyme scheme in 4 lines of 8 syllables (per stanza). Last line contains two metrical feet, repeated.
Element: Alliteration
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