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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"

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

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..

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!!

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

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..

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!

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..

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

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