I saw it, the evil shark of my dreams,
A shadow in clear blue water
Waiting just for me.

In stark terror I stood still, waist deep,
As the unavoidable came closer
And closer.

For reason beyond my trembling mind,
It turned and swam back
To its murky depth.

To where I thought I would be dragged,
Screaming and cursing,
To a watery grave.

Back on land
I sank down on warm sand
And thanked the sun
For its life giving rays.

As horror abated,
a nucleus of fear remained,
For I know
That one day
Darkness will eat my life.