In Shock

She opened her door stepped outside Her walk best described as an easy glide She looked around blinked her eyes No moon, no stars pitch-black surprise In shock was she the world gone mad no light or hope her heart so sad She pinched herself perchance she'd dreamed -- The darkness deepened she heard a scream She retreated inward utterly stunned Her trust shattered completely undone You and I, of course we know better 'Twas just her Psyche out to get her

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/17/2020 4:58:00 AM

My psyche is capable of this. Enjoyed this ever so much!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/16/2020 11:06:00 AM

Very cleverly expressed. Well done my friend.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/16/2020 12:47:00 PM

Thanks you so much for your encouragement, Richard. Best wishes, Gershon

Sandra Adams

Date: 1/16/2020 5:11:00 AM

Wow. Powerful poem my friend. Love this especially the way you ended it .. sad world we live in ... hugs

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/16/2020 12:47:00 PM

It was going to be an Alfred Hitchcock screamer, but I drew back from the precipice at the last moment. Thanks, Sandra. Smiles, Gershon

Brenda Chiri

Date: 1/15/2020 9:22:00 PM

Oh my goodness! Lmao! I dd not expect the ending lmao! The glow and rhyme was perfect then of course you ended it with such humor!;) love it a fav!;) hahaha!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/15/2020 9:54:00 PM

Alright, Brenda! Thanks for the fave, and for making my night. Peace and Joy, Gershon

Charles Messina

Date: 1/15/2020 8:51:00 PM

You know the saying "Trust no one, but yourself" Such a sad world we live in. Great write, Gershon. ~CM

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/15/2020 9:53:00 PM

Hey, thanks for the love on this one, Charlie. All the best, Gershon