Exploring a Smoking Meerschaum Pipe

The smoke went straight up to the stars. 
Who would have left an expensive Meerschaum pipe in the garden?
By light of the stars, she could tell this was one of the antique ones.
She knew her father did not have anything this expensive.
A white glove on the ground next drew her interest.
Was she following the white rabbit? She heard a deep cough
Had it come from the shade trees in the shadows?
She suddenly felt threatened, all warning signs full tilt.
Why are you out here alone at midnight? An inner voice queried.
Too late, however; she was devoured in minutes.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Hankins Avatar
July 4, 2021 at 9:05 AM
O my! I'm going to be much more careful going into the garden at night.
Krutsinger Avatar
July 5, 2021 at 1:35 AM
You better just stay inside the house with the door locked.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace