The Absent Apparition

The Absent Apparition Weeping at the window panes, screaming through the locks Banging upon the ship’s hull, scratching on the docks Pounding on the headboard, rapping on the glass Sneaking up to scare the girls, as they run to class Noone sees his image, as he’s quick to hide away Leaving to your imagination, what you’re gonna say Teacher’s they don’t fear him, children stay a fright If you just ignore him, he’ll come to you at night Run ye little child hide beneath the bed, don’t make a sound or you’ll be found Then he’ll have your head 10/12/2021 Written for Something Spooky 8 to 16 Lines Poetry Contest Sponsored by Tania Kitchin