Within the realms of darkness, br our nightmares stalk us br to haunt our mortal fears br in the hours we are awake. br They prey upon our fears br from the shadows of our mind. br Hiding in alleyways br that we leave behind br their footsteps can be heard br following close behind br as we traverse a new day. br Keeping us looking over our shoulder br ever watchful for what’s behind. br Even in the safety of love’s heart, br we look uneasily around br for within the realms of darkness br our nightmares compound br to haunt us there br as they spy on us br from the shadows everywhere.