The Shadow Knows

Around each corner
The shadows lie
Waiting
To jump out
And scream
"Gotcha!"
They lurk and crawl
Along the walls
Eyes gleaming and watching
Each time I start to smile
The darkness sees
The slightest glimmer
Smallest upward turn of my lips
And it pounces.
Frantically I look around
Searching for the door
As I approach
It disappears
Where do the knobs hide?
Within reach
Fingertips brush metal
Then nothing is there.
I feel along the wall
Knowing that just around the corner
There will be another door to try
And then the shadows
Waiting for me
Jump out
And scream
"Gotcha!"