ROBERT JOHNSON NIGHTMARE BLUES.

The text focuses on a sonnet titled "Nightmare Blues," inspired by the legendary blues musician Robert Johnson and the myth that he gained his musical talent through a deal with the Devil at a crossroads. The poem reflects themes of loss, judgment, and haunting, drawing from Johnson's songs such as "Cross Road Blues" and "Me and the Devil Blues." The author wrote the sonnet over a decade ago, rediscovered it after technical difficulties, and revised it slightly. The work explores the enduring cultural impact of Johnson's music and the folklore surrounding his life.