Boo

What are the things that scared you at night Blankets pulled over your head and eyes closed tight Is it a witch a goblin or goul or maybe a teacher from Your new school. Is it snakes spiders or rats or believing vampires are really bats. It could be witches that fly around on brooms And make all the shadows in the corner of the room Could it be a loud bang from outside at night Or maybe a Clown that causes you fright. But now times have passed and maybe your bolder The things that scared you are gone now you are older. OR HAVE THEY......

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/8/2023 8:01:00 AM

a clever write, Paul. :-) Older, yes. Bolder sometimes not. Spiders still scare the poo out of me. The fears that scare me the most are the scenes unfolding in our country--the violence and divisiveness. Won't say anything more :-) Enjoy your day, Sara

Karen Jones

Date: 10/8/2023 5:51:00 AM

Cute poem!