Banshee

In the dead of night he lets out a scream
       A scream so fierce it sends shivers down your spine
      Run, run, or he will call you "Mine"
      You run run little child
       He is nothing but wild
      Watch where you are going
       Dare not fall
      Beware of caves
       They are nothing to shelter in
       You will be nothing but blocked by a wall
      Just run little child
      Trust anyone
      Or no one
      Don't blink
      Don't think 
      Just keep running
      Run 'till daylight
       Once the world is light
       Thy may stop
      Catch up on your rest
       Or he will be best
       In the dead of night
      For he is nothing but a Banshee
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Freeman Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 5:44 PM
I use to be one of those Caleigh. Smile! A little Banshee. I think maybe I have grown out of it now.Smile! At least I am hoping I have. I guess we all start out with a little of that in us. Haaaaaa! Sincere, Agape, Moses
Devonshire Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Enjoyed the action in your poem, Caleigh! It really moves with a quick meter and I found myself fearing for the safety of the young child. Welcome to Poetry Soup! You'll find many nice folks here who'll enjoy reading your work. Best Wishes, Carolyn
Guzzi Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 3:44 PM
I too love Irish Scotish & English Tales...I just wrote a limerick about the water horse monster from Scotland!
Gumbo Avatar
February 27, 2010 at 1:49 PM
omg! I can't catch my breath! I love this one! :)
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