Elton Camp Poet Rhyme

A Noise In the Bushes

A Sound in the Bushes 

By Elton Camp

I take this walk most every day. 
It helps worrisome cares to allay. 
Today’s the first I have heard 
A sound different from a bird. 

Unless my ears misconceive 
It’s the rustling of fall leaves. 
But what could be around 
To make that type of sound? 

Perhaps a convict on the lam? 
Or my neighbor, Psycho Sam? 
Maybe a ferocious wild beast 
That’s on the search for a feast? 

Though it makes me quake, 
Might it be a rattlesnake? 
A skunk would be more tolerable 
Even if it sprays its odor horrible. 

I decide it’s best to walk on by 
To find the source I won’t try. 
Then a sound nearly makes my heart stop. 
From the bushes and onto the road, a plop. 

The creature of whatever kind 
It is now walking right behind. 
I don’t dare look back to see 
What’s now following me. 

There’s nobody I can call for help 
Although it matches step-for-step. 
I decide it’s best not to know 
So, shaking, down the road I go. 

Cold and wet touches my hand. 
It’s almost more than I can stand. 
I turn around all ready to fight 
What’s causing me such fright. 

Then I gasp at the sight 
And smile with delight. 
My friendly old hound 
My location has found.

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