Edward Ebbs Poet Free verse

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In My Closet

Mom kissed me on the forehead and tucked under my covers.
There is a chill all over me as I look over at the dark closet.
I am afraid…
Swallowing hard, I felt my heart beginning to race.
Alarm bells are going off inside, someone is watching.
I can feel it…
There are eyes looking back at me, I can see them.
I remember the light switch is at the foot of the bed.
I am pondering…
I look briefly at the light switch and then back at the eyes watching me.
Can I turn on that light switch before something jumps out and gets me?
I must prevail…
My muscles are tensing up as I get ready for flight.
I leap at the light switch while reaching for the doorknob.
I am safe…
In the living room, I told mom I slipped turning on the light switch.
After using the bathroom, I walked over and closed that closet door.
Lights off…

Edward J Ebbs - 5/18/2015


Written for a Contest, Tales From The Dark Side

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Andrea Dietrich June 15, 2015 at 10:19 PM hey was the picture here before? That is pretty cool to put with your poem. Edward Ebbs June 16, 2015 at 7:22 AM Thank You Andrea :)

Skat A June 15, 2015 at 7:46 PM this is a great poem Edward Ebbs June 15, 2015 at 9:15 PM Thank you SKAT...it's a memory :)

Kelly Deschler June 14, 2015 at 7:31 PM Brings back memories of being afraid of the dark and its something we never really grow out of... I liked your dark tale, Ed. Great work! Congrats on the win! Edward Ebbs June 15, 2015 at 9:14 PM Thanks Kelly!

Jack Horne June 3, 2015 at 5:07 AM very clever write Edward Ebbs June 6, 2015 at 1:02 AM Thank you old friend :)

Emile Pinet May 24, 2015 at 2:33 PM The author uses good imagery and maintains a dark flow through the whole piece. Emile. Edward Ebbs May 24, 2015 at 10:40 PM Thanks Emile for dropping by :)

Nette Onclaud May 21, 2015 at 2:25 PM i almost couldn't contain the suspense, ed.. distinctly done--wow!.. huggs Edward Ebbs May 21, 2015 at 9:17 PM Thank you nette :)

Constance La France May 19, 2015 at 8:55 PM Ed wonderful. For me it was something lurking under the bed. Impressive 7 and thanks for visiting my poem today Edward Ebbs May 19, 2015 at 9:22 PM You know as an adult I rationalized that those days were from an active imagination, which I did have. I was required to sleep in the dark, and in the daylight, I would check that closet and analyse those clothes...there was nothing reflective in there and where the eyes were, should have been impossible, I could never figure it out. ~ Ed

Kim Van Breda May 19, 2015 at 2:54 PM Hi Ed Enjoyed this light poetry ( about a dark topic).. words that describe what I remember going through as a child, and went through with both my adult kids when they were younger. Cool poem xx~xx Edward Ebbs May 19, 2015 at 9:15 PM Thanks Kim...I left a light on for my kids when they were little. :)

Andrea Dietrich May 18, 2015 at 3:27 PM HI,, Edd, finally seeing it as you requested. I think you can call it free verse. First, Change fell to "feel" Now I want to make another suggestion. Let me take it to Soupmail!! Edward Ebbs May 18, 2015 at 10:34 PM Thanks for reponding to my mail/messaging for help with the "poetry form", I was not sure, just a beginner here...

Ayesha Karim May 18, 2015 at 12:34 AM Oh I am going through something similar in my life right now. Edward Ebbs May 18, 2015 at 10:27 PM Sigh, I am sorry Ayesha...