Haunted Manor

We left the city that was sunny and bright,
At this haunted house and it now seems like night,
Looking at this mysterious home,
Suddenly we don't feel so all alone.

I reached for the front door handle when,
It opened by itself, must have been the wind,
We walked in and had to shake off a chill,
Trying to concentrate on this new thrill.

It was not long before the terror started,
Knocks, slaps and scratches from the departed,
Who despised all the humans they could see,
Giving evil thoughts about my friends to me.

Suddenly I'm chasing them through the house,
Trying to axe my best friend and his spouse,
I don't care if we ever leave,
No need to cry, no need to grieve.

They'll find my friend in the library wall,
And his wretched wife is in the attic above the hall,
I'm in the pantry under the shelf,
Where I finally hung myself.

I'm looking out the window waiting to see,
Who the next victims will be,
And welcome them to this haunted home,
Where they will stay forever and never be alone.

One Night in a Haunted Manor Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin
1/18/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
February 9, 2019 at 10:10 PM
Wow what a vivid imagination, Timothy. Superbly penned. Love it.
Laurie Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 8:49 PM
Chilling Timothy … I guess it'll keep any burglars from returning - Lindsay
Mcguire Avatar
January 31, 2019 at 10:19 PM
Yup! They break in but wont break out.....
Devonshire Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 7:36 PM
Not surprised your "group" never left the manor, Tim, as the haunting spirits probably would have driven me insane as well. Congratulations on your win in Tania's contest! Best wishes, Carolyn
Mcguire Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 7:52 PM
Thank you Carolyn! :)
Roper Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 7:31 PM
Nicely done, Timothy, you have created great imagery and feeling on your well written poem. . Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve ~`*
Mcguire Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 7:54 PM
Thank you Eve! :)
Kitchin Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 6:06 PM
Tim, I enjoyed your scary, bone chilling story, congratulations on your winning placement!
Mcguire Avatar
January 23, 2019 at 6:40 PM
Thank you Tania!
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