Encore, home, I hear a bang while entering the garage door Indoor, my spouse is shaking, standing next to the drawer Unsure why she is possessing the Glock purchased from the store Odor of iron and ammonia, our kid is on the floor Minor wound, the teen stands up and lets out a horrific roar Scare by the unbelievable from a nightmare's tales folklore Aware of a bat in the corner, I end the sophomore Poor neighborhood friend, injured, limps over to the sycamore “You’re one of these creatures?" I implore shouting over this new war Assure. I am for moving to the islands off Ecuador BOO - Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Alexis Y. Updated 5/14/2019