Hill House

There's a house upon a hill
I swear exist by its own will
jagged glass with tattered drapes
frame a small, pale child's face

Years before, we'd walk on pass
throwing rocks, to break more glass
but now my friends won't walk this way
far from here is were they play

But everyday, I walk from school
right by this house, no longer cruel
careful not to cause offense 
won't drag a stick across the fence

Why, when I walk back home
and have to pass this house alone
this specter waits to see me still
from the house upon the hill

But now in fear, I turn away
straight ahead I look each day
I dare not catch, a glimpse or glance
less I be caught up in its trance

Cause, by the cloudy light of day
this house sits there in shades of gray
where signs of life, there is no trace
except one small, pale, child's face

Penned 09/15/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 9/17/2016 8:06:00 PM
I can picture the child's face in the window....it gives me the chill, like a Stephen King story !! Well done, Jerry!
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 9/17/2016 8:17:00 PM
Thank you Carrie, I drew on advice from Mr. King He said " I always try for creepy---but if that's not working I go for the gross-out
Date: 9/17/2016 1:03:00 AM
Jerry, this gives me goosebumps! :) Very well done, I enjoyed this. I have been away but I'm back for a visit to some of my favorites ...
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 9/17/2016 7:42:00 PM
Nice to have you back Becca, yes Goosebumps was what I was after :)
Date: 9/16/2016 5:54:00 PM
Jerry , I would have sworn I read this already. I guess it's my old age. A very chilling rhyme. Something good for Halloween or a contest:) Great write and good luck!
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 9/17/2016 7:41:00 PM
Dan You're not that old, but I did write this the morning I posted it, but then, I doubt there is any original thought left in this world. Thanks for your comment .
Date: 9/15/2016 2:48:00 PM
A wonderfully spooky poem Jerry. I like it and the addition, sets it off perfectly. A (7) for me and a fav. Sharon
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Date: 9/16/2016 5:41:00 AM
Thanks Sharon, it's always a delight to hear from you.....Take Care
Date: 9/15/2016 9:23:00 AM
Great poem Jerry. I would avoid it too.
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Jerry T Curtis
Date: 9/16/2016 5:36:00 AM
Thanks Timmy Have a great day !
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