Niggle

Deep in the darkness I can feel it scratching underneath the floor. Shameless, persistent, the unwelcome keeps on bumping at the door. Dropped my guard. It crawled in through the night. Now getting bolder stepping out into the light. I didn't try hard to keep it in its shell. Truth is I know I'm captivated by its spell. Back in the shadow of the corner sat impatient for its chance. Taps on the window - flits away before you catch it with a glance. Laying it bare, it's more than just a phase. This has been going on for months not weeks or days. Feel its stare. I tell myself it's small, but casts a nightmare of a monster on the wall. Less than a whisper but enough to chip away at my reserves. Same as that ticking clock that you don't hear but's jagged on my nerves. Deep in the darkness I can feel it scratching underneath the floor. Shameless, persistent, the unwelcome keeps on bumping at the door. Sleep well everyone!