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I'd finished work at ten PM and got in my car It was dark as I drove home and in the sky noticed a star Could be a planet I thought, as I drove along the forest road It seemed to get closer and I noticed my car slowed. The engine started to splutter and then ground to a halt I'd recently had it serviced so that must have caused a fault The lights on the dashboard flickered and then they went out I felt quite alone ; there was no one else about. Then the whole sky lit up and there was a brilliant light And I just sat there quite rigid, overcome with fright Suddenly I came to, I must have had a blackout But somewhere in my mind there were seeds of doubt. My head felt quite fuzzy and I pulled over for some air And I tried to remember what had happened back there I continued my journey, I'd be home in under an hour Have hot coffee and before bed, have a cool shower. I arrived home and went inside the family were all in bed Went into the kitchen and suddenly I filled with dread I glanced up at the clock, it showed four in the morning Was I losing my mind was this episode a warning. Had coffee and a shower and then climbed into bed My wife woke up and screamed and said " why is your back red?" She asked did I work over as I should have been home hours ago I looked at her and said honestly that I didnt know. I went dizzy and passed out, and woke up in a hospital bed The doctor in a hazmat suit shocked me when he next said You have severe radiation burns all over your back We need to know where you've been in case its a terrorist attack. I was in hospital for two months then was given the all clear One day when I was at home two men at my door did appear They said they were from the NSA and needed to speak with me And what they were talking about sounded like fantasy. They said they'd checked my place of work for traces of radiation And that they'd found not a trace, but offered an explanation They both assured me that I wasnt losing my mind Saying it's likely that I'd had a close encounter, of the third kind. I shook my head and stared at them, in total disbelief But the fact I wasn't going mad was something of a relief My outlook on life has changed and I no longer go out at night And eventually went back to work but only in daylight. Then a few weeks later the flashbacks began I'd see a tall green reptilian creature resembling a man My doctor prescribed medication that would help me forget I've a long way to go and I haven't reached my goal yet. Written 21 May 2021

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Date: 3/8/2022 1:40:00 AM
Quite an intriguing story that is filled with suspense ! You are indeed a great story teller .... all your narrative poems bear testimony to it !
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Date: 3/8/2022 3:28:00 AM
Thank you very much Valsa, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. UFOs and the paranormal facinate me. Tom
Date: 6/13/2021 1:13:00 PM
what a great story teller you are Tom. I thought that may be this had really happened to you, until I read your comments. Definitely a good POTD..
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Date: 6/13/2021 1:24:00 PM
Thank you very much Nancy, im happy that you enjoyed it. I think governments know more than they're letting on. Tom
Date: 5/31/2021 8:09:00 AM
Wow ~ what awesome storytelling talent, Tom ~ you are amazing !!! Congrats on your most deserving POTD.
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Date: 5/31/2021 8:22:00 AM
Thank you very much for your soupmail Line, much appreciated.
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Date: 5/31/2021 8:11:00 AM
Thank you very much Line, im happy that you enjoyed it. Stories of the paranormal and UFOs facinate me and inspired me to write this one. Tom
Date: 5/30/2021 1:30:00 PM
hey I noticed you got poem of day for this one. Congrats, Tom
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Date: 5/30/2021 1:38:00 PM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Andrea, hope you have had a lovely weekend. Tom
Date: 5/26/2021 1:30:00 PM
Great piece Tom, such brilliant imagery and super rhyme too, you tell this so very well. great stuff! Trust all is well with you, Blessings, Gordon
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Date: 5/26/2021 1:36:00 PM
Thank you very much Gordon, I was inspired by close encounters and other stories Ive read, im glad you enjoyed it. All good here, hope you are too. Good weather on the way, cant come quick enough. Tom
Date: 5/26/2021 11:53:00 AM
Hi Tom! Loved the story. It reminded me of an early '80s song by Hot Chocolate called "No Doubt About It" Belated congratulations on this being POTD (22/5/21) Cheers - Gary
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Date: 5/26/2021 12:28:00 PM
Thank you very much Gary, wow the 80's seems a life time ago. I find the subject fascinating along with anything about the paranormal. Congress in the US are investigating and hopefully will release their findings as I feel everyone has a right to know. Tom
Date: 5/25/2021 9:30:00 AM
WoW Tom! What a great story poem! Really great description and imagery. Kept me riveted the whole way through. Love it. Would make a great Halloween poem. God Bless, JB
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Date: 5/25/2021 11:37:00 AM
Thank you very much Judy, I got the inspiration from the many witness accounts ive read. Im pleased you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 5/25/2021 8:41:00 AM
Hello Tom - I echo what Cecila states that this entry is excellent story telling in poetic fashion because it is and what a story as well. Your entry was coherent and easy to read. Thank you for sharing with us . May this day find you well.
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Date: 5/25/2021 11:26:00 AM
Thank you very much for your lovely comment Lisa, Im happy that you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 5/25/2021 5:37:00 AM
Excellent story telling in poetic form, so believable and riveting. Love it. Big congrats on POTD Tom. Hugs
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Date: 5/25/2021 5:57:00 AM
Thank you very much Cecilia, im happy you enjoyed it. The subject facinates me and have read many books about it. My belief is that we are not alone in this universe. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Date: 5/24/2021 3:39:00 PM
Hello Tom , I happen to think that there is life in outer space on some planets.We go up there to explore. I think some of them are down here exploring our areas. Only they look like us and we do not know who they are. Enjoy ytour evening my friend.
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Date: 5/25/2021 3:05:00 PM
Hello Tom, yes i have thought this for the longest time. Believing there is life up there. Enjoy your evening my friend.
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Date: 5/25/2021 1:05:00 AM
Thank you for your return visit Darlene, our universe is so big so there is a strong possibility that life elsewhere exists and you could be right, they could be living amongst us. Tom
Date: 5/24/2021 3:21:00 PM
Unbelievable but yes it can be true, POTD congrats Tom, you described it so well, it seemed real. I do believe in UFO's , there is more then meets the eye. thanks for sharing
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Date: 5/24/2021 3:33:00 PM
Thank you very much Rose, Im pleased that you enjoyed it, I've read many stories on the subject and it was that that gave me the inspiration. Tom
Date: 5/24/2021 12:15:00 PM
Wow!! I've read many books written by people who claim to have been abducted and your description of the incident concurs with theirs. I would actually like to have an experience like this, but I['d rather see the "Grays," than the "reptilian" creature. Congratulations on a wonderful POTD, Tom! Way to go, my friend. I love your longer poems like this one. Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 8/12/2021 11:23:00 AM
Thank you Carolyn, I know you'll see this. Tom
Date: 5/24/2021 10:45:00 AM
I hope you don't call them with this writing...I once had an experience...for me, it's not a fantasy...Congratulations Tom Cunningham on POTD.
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Date: 5/24/2021 11:26:00 AM
Thank you very much Arturo, Ive read many accounts of sightings and indeed abductions and that's what inspired me to write it. It must be a terrifying for someone to actually experience it. Hope it hasn't affected you. Tom
Date: 5/24/2021 10:09:00 AM
As always, an informative poem with fascination, imagination and tons of creativity. Congratulations my dear fried on been awarded POTD , A great honor, hope you enjoyed your day. hugs and blessings, Jennifer
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Date: 5/24/2021 10:23:00 AM
Thank you very much Jennifer, I love stories about the paranormal and UFOs and have read many books on the subject, my view is they cant all be hoaxes. Hope you too are having a great day and are keeping well. Tom
Date: 5/24/2021 9:33:00 AM
I love this Tom from start to finish . We are not alone ! Your story is the stuff many dreams and encounters are made of . Big congrats on POTD !! Great storytelling . All the best , Susan :)
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Date: 5/24/2021 10:10:00 AM
Thank you very much Susan, im happy that you enjoyed it. Its more than likely that there's life elsewhere as there is hundreds of galaxies scattered throughout our universe. Tom
Date: 5/24/2021 3:04:00 AM
Nice one. Congratulations.
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Date: 5/24/2021 3:12:00 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats Kai, im glad you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 5/23/2021 4:53:00 AM
Wow! A compelling and riveting story, Tom:) glad to know it was honoured as POTD, congratulations:) very well deserved, cheers:)
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Date: 5/23/2021 5:09:00 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats Jo, im happy you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 5/23/2021 12:49:00 AM
Dropping back with many congrats on POTD:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 5/23/2021 1:15:00 AM
Thank you very much Jan for your return visit and congrats, have a lovely day. Tom
Date: 5/23/2021 12:03:00 AM
Wow Tom this is such a wonderful poetic tale and so worthy of POTD. I enjoyed every word and I am sure they are out there somewhere!!! Congratulations Tom with kindest thoughts Ann xx
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Date: 5/23/2021 1:14:00 AM
Thank you very much Ann, im pleased that you enjoyed it, I know some cases you hear are suspect but they cant all be hoaxes. I hope you are keeping well. Tom
Date: 5/22/2021 9:57:00 PM
Coming back to congratulate you, my dearest friend, Tom! Another pearl on your necklace of POTD's . WELL DONE!
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Date: 5/23/2021 1:13:00 AM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congratulations Demetrios, have a great day. Tom
Date: 5/22/2021 9:48:00 PM
G'day Tom ... a good plot for a tv show Tom. Could be quite scary with effects. It's a great story and keeps the reader anticipating throughout - thank you Tom - Lindsay
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Date: 5/23/2021 1:11:00 AM
Thank you very much Lindsay, anything out of the ordinary always draws me in, love reading about it. Tom
Date: 5/22/2021 8:34:00 PM
The reptilian man-creature, eh?! Last I saw him, he was attacking the White House on January 6, 2021. lol. Congratulations on POTD, Tom! :) gw
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Date: 5/23/2021 1:05:00 AM
Lol, thanks very much Gershon, he doesn't play golf by any chance. Tom
Date: 5/22/2021 7:16:00 PM
Quite a story, and congratulations on potd!
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Date: 5/23/2021 1:04:00 AM
Thank you very much Akkina, im pleased that you liked it. Hope you're well. Tom
Date: 5/22/2021 6:30:00 PM
"A close encounter, of the third kind" Seems going down that forest road wasn't a good idea. Strange things happen when you do. Try another route. :) I enjoy reading your poems of Science fiction. They always bring a smile. Congratulations Tom, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy
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Date: 5/23/2021 1:03:00 AM
Thank you very much Brandy, when you hear of these encounters its never in a built up area always some lonely place. Tom
Date: 5/22/2021 5:56:00 PM
I am so pleased that your piece reached PODT status. Congratulations! Adonai vasu barragas.
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Date: 5/23/2021 1:01:00 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats Ken, have a great weekend. Tom
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