Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

Bad Moon Rising

Woke up in the night,
Unable to to sleep.
Thought to myself,
To the bathroom I'll creep.

Don't want to wake,
My wife like before,
As I quietly tip toe,
Across the floor.

Can't sleep at night,
Of late it seems.
I toss and I turn,
And I have crazy dreams.

I look in the mirror,
Above the sink.
Oh No! Oh My God!
I think I need a drink!

Am I going crazy?
This couldn't be worse!
I must have contracted,
A family curse!

I look like the Wolf Man!
Oh No! This can't be!
Oh say it ain't so!
This can't be me!

Then I wake up.
I'm safe in my bed.
No more hair than normal,
Adorns chest, face and head.

I look at my wife,
So gentle and sweet,
As she lays here beside me,
And quietly sleeps.

Then I look closer.
Is that long hair for sure,
On her arms and her hands!?
Oh there MUST be a cure!!


                                          Judy Ball

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Andrea Dietrich August 12, 2011 at 11:05 PM Hey was this for the burlesque contest? I really like your twist at the end there. Do you remember the song "There's a BAd Moon on the RIse"? Every time I see a title like that, it reminds of hearing that song as a child and I thought they were singing, "there's a bathroom on the right" Judy Ball August 13, 2011 at 5:18 AM Thanks so much Andrea. Didn't know it would be eligible for the Burlesque contest. I'll take a peek. God Bless, JB

Black Eyed Susan August 12, 2011 at 8:13 PM this was very cute too! so funny - a shame it's too long, but then, look what you wrote when you redid it - another great poem :) twice inspired :P Judy Ball August 12, 2011 at 8:17 PM Thanks so much Susan. Glad you got another giggle from it. God Bless, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 12, 2011 at 11:18 AM thankxx Judy for your ever encouraging words luv.. blessings to u this happy weekend.. Judy Ball August 12, 2011 at 2:07 PM Thanks to you linda. God Bless, JB

Charles Henderson August 12, 2011 at 1:21 AM Sounds like a bad trip Judy. Enjoyed!! Judy Ball August 12, 2011 at 1:59 AM Thanks for stopping by Charles. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Carol Sunshine Brown August 11, 2011 at 10:58 PM I am stopping by this evening to thank you for your kind comments while the soup is up and running. I will never get caught up oh well that's life right? Have a wonderful evening Judy. Love, Carol Judy Ball August 11, 2011 at 11:31 PM Thanks so much for stopping by Carol. Have a great night God Bless, JB

Joe Maverick August 11, 2011 at 7:06 PM A funny piece i enjoyed the light hearted tone Judy.. keep them coming.. Judy Ball August 11, 2011 at 7:24 PM Thanks so much Joe. Glad you liiked it. God Bless, JB

Elizabeth Wesley August 11, 2011 at 6:15 PM Just what I neede this eve, a clever verse and good laugh. You provided both dear Judy! Judy Ball August 11, 2011 at 7:29 PM Thanks so much Liz. Glad you got a giggle from it. God Bless, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 11, 2011 at 3:44 PM this is great Judy but only ten lines are the limit for this contest from what I just read on John's blog.. good luck luv.. Judy Ball August 11, 2011 at 3:55 PM Thanks so much Linda. I removed it from the contest becausee I just noticed that too. Hope it gave you a giggle. God Bless, JB

Steven Cooke August 11, 2011 at 3:28 PM a hairy wife , what a thought, love the humour, i need a good laugh, love the poem ,a pleasant change from all the sad ones i keep reading Judy Ball August 11, 2011 at 3:39 PM Glad you like this Steven. Wrote it for John Freeman's contest but just noticed it was only supposed to be 10 lines. so I guess it ain't a winner. Oh well it was fun to do. Got a kick out of writing it. God Bless and thanks bunches. JB