Anxiety Attack!

Lone walk. Fear the night.
Soft footsteps.. black.. still, spooky.
Fast flutter... Owl hoots.

Neck hairs standing up!
Headless horseman..giddyup!
Eerie pumpkin grins...

Noises behind me...
Closer....hot breath on my neck!!
Beat feet! Run like heck!!!
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Whitlock-Ishway Avatar
December 10, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Spooky, scary, and amazing! Great job Rob. Lay
Smalling Avatar
November 17, 2010 at 5:40 PM
This is just why I do not go outside at nights ...
Horsman Avatar
September 21, 2010 at 2:52 AM
this is superb, Robert, as good as i've ever read, Awesome! Harry
Meade Stephenson Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 9:26 AM
This is a wonderful write Robert and so spooky ...especially with Halloween right around the corner. Thanks so much for sharing! Have a blessed day~Mary~
La France Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 7:57 PM
thanks for your comment on my poetry~~ this was a scary ride in the night for sure~~ well done
A  Avatar
September 19, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Enjoyed stopping by to say hi while reading your poetry, have yourself a wonderful day full of love & joy. Keep them smiles coming*luv ~SKAT
Witt-King Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Hey Robert...This is great fun, just in time for Halloween. I can see it now, black lights and witches brew to greet the Trick or Treaters, with a ghostly voice chanting as they approach the walk to your porch..."Lone walk, Fear the night....aahhh! Just saw your Soup Mail from earlier this month and there's a reply waiting.
Stella Avatar
September 14, 2010 at 5:44 PM
wow and I thought mine was good but this was fantastic and could see this in a book too great imagery here my friend also thanks for your kind comments to my stuff I will be back to capture more of your great work I am so far behind in reviews it;s not funny keep up the great writing enjoyed this
Dietrich Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 11:27 PM
If this was in the contest and didn't win, I am flabbergasted. But perhaps you did it late? This is really really good, Robert. LUv, Andrea
Freeman Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 9:06 AM
Your poetry is a hit with me Bob! As is said,"Sleepy Hollow is Revived!" Thanks for you most gracious Comment today. AGape, Moses
Austin Avatar
September 12, 2010 at 8:23 AM
I can see old Ichabod (spelling?) clacking along at a disjointed pace. Super effort. Love, Dave
Kendrick Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 3:36 PM
Reads like a nightmare kind of dream..Good job on Halloween Scary write..Sara
Brown Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 3:16 PM
Enjoyed reading your impressive poetry today Robert. Have not read for almost a week now. I had a wonderful vacation. Have a wonderful day and keep your poetry coming. Love, Carol
Walsh Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Hate panic attacks - this poem lives one!
Devonshire Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 9:02 AM
Very cool Ichabod Crane revival, Robert. Keep those headless horsemen away this Halloween. Best wishes in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Pickett Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 7:32 AM
Oh Bob not to worry, That's just me behind you lolol... God Bless....Taz
A   Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 7:09 AM
lol i feel the anxiety already, the write was just escalating lol, love the ending , enjoyed your write..P.D.
Mehta Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 6:45 AM
Very unusual title, Awesome write. Robert
Neels Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 6:21 AM
Robert after reading this I would also run.. hehe... Enjoyed your eerie haiku this afternoon (",) Wilma
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