Ghost!

A head or a tail- which does he lack
I think his forwards coming back
He shimmers through a wall as if a ghost
Looking for a better host
It seems as though he’s spotted me
My body begins to shake because of what I see
I start to run as fast as I can
Now he’s where he last saw me stand

A ghostly body floating after me
I’m scared I’m frightened of what I see
Looking back to see if it’s there
But what I see is a shiny red glare
It’s coming closer what should I do
Again I run from this scary pursue

Now I’ve run from that scary pursue
I start to think of something new
I count to three
Saying there’s no one chasing after me

Now that I’ve regained all of my confidence
I’m ready to over come this hindrance
I run left I run right
Hoping nothing will come in sight
I manage to make it out the door
Now I don’t have to witness this anymore

- Lorenzo L. Carty
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Adeite Avatar
July 11, 2009 at 7:03 AM
Great rhymes. Hey, I love your theme, thrust & tone.What a wonderful piece! You are such a great poet. Please keep writing & congratulations on your excellent piece being featured dis week. Great you
Moreno Avatar
July 9, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Lorenzo, congrats on your feature...Raul
Mason Avatar
July 9, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Very clever write here, Lorenzo! I don't think I've seen another write about ghosts here at the Soup before. Great job! Congratulations on your writing being featured this week!
Fraser Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 11:07 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem>>James
Brown Avatar
July 6, 2009 at 6:45 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week Lorenzo. May you have many more. Love, Carol
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July 5, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Congratulations on your featured poem. Ernilando
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