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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 Date: 8/12/2011 11:05:00 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" Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 8/13/2011 5:18:00 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 Date: 8/12/2011 8:13:00 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 Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 8/12/2011 8:17:00 PM Thanks so much Susan. Glad you got another giggle from it. God Bless, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 8/12/2011 11:18:00 AM thankxx Judy for your ever encouraging words luv.. blessings to u this happy weekend.. Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 8/12/2011 2:07:00 PM Thanks to you linda. God Bless, JB

Charles Henderson Date: 8/12/2011 1:21:00 AM Sounds like a bad trip Judy. Enjoyed!! Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 8/12/2011 1:59:00 AM Thanks for stopping by Charles. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB

Carol Sunshine Brown Date: 8/11/2011 10:58:00 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 Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 8/11/2011 11:31:00 PM Thanks so much for stopping by Carol. Have a great night God Bless, JB

Joe Maverick Date: 8/11/2011 7:06:00 PM A funny piece i enjoyed the light hearted tone Judy.. keep them coming.. Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 8/11/2011 7:24:00 PM Thanks so much Joe. Glad you liiked it. God Bless, JB

Elizabeth Wesley Date: 8/11/2011 6:15:00 PM Just what I neede this eve, a clever verse and good laugh. You provided both dear Judy! Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 8/11/2011 7:29:00 PM Thanks so much Liz. Glad you got a giggle from it. God Bless, JB

Linda-Marie Sweetheart Date: 8/11/2011 3:44:00 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.. Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 8/11/2011 3:55:00 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 Date: 8/11/2011 3:28:00 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 Login to Reply Judy Ball Date: 8/11/2011 3:39:00 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