Because not every day is perfect and not every season is easy, but sideways is not the end of the story.
Her Night
Silently, she shuddered, though a smile still lit her face
Fear creeping over her behind her mask of grace
A thin shroud of goose pimples covered her pale skin
The cold of night rose deeper, her terror rose within
The witching hour approaching, time to face the night
Battle of the legions rose; thus began her moonlit plight
She slipped away so gracefully, bidding her good-byes
A thousand demons starving for the terror in her eyes
She started to undress, hordes of eyes upon her skin
Waiting to consume her with their ravenous, wicked grin
The night man was calling, stirring up his potion
Soon she would be theirs, devoid of choice, thought, or notion
She lay upon her pillow; it was time to rest her head
The evil creeping closer to destroy her pristine bed
Satin and lace cooled her skin, false promises of rest
Most certainly, they’d come tonight, though surely she’d contest
Her eyes growing heavy, oh, that she’d never sleep
The home of her nightmares, where even then, she’d weep
Just an hour of peaceful sleep, oh please God make it so
They feed and feast upon my soul, please God make them go
Her hands tied, her lips sealed, so lost in miles of chains
Writhing in their frenzy while devouring her remains
Four more hours, three more hours, two more hours, one
The faithful sun now back again, for now the feast was done
A small smile fought to light her face through the waning fear
Glorious day now back again, as she wiped her final tear
So many hours to bask in love, in hope, in joy, in sun
The night may come religiously, but for now, the torture done
Until tonight…
They’re waiting…
Just sleep…
Easter Ellen
~ writing what won’t leave me alone until it is expressed
Easter Ellen writes poetry, prose, fables, reflections, devotional pieces, and three-degree-sideways observations on life. Her work moves through humour, beauty, bite, tenderness, story, and the truth she relentlessly seeks beneath ordinary moments.
She also helps women think clearly, choose intentionally, and move forward with self-trust through content, coaching packages that meet them where they are, and practical tools for building better habits and thinking processes.