Monster In the Night

As I slowly climbed the stairs to bed
discrepant thoughts surge in my head.
For it would not be long before
my bedroom door 
would slowly open
As it usually did; 
an omen
of what would come.
Hot draughts of rancid breathing,
upon my neck;
which always reeked of beer, 
or sometimes stale Darjeeling.
Then, subsequently sated;
It would slowly whisper in my ear;
"Unless you want 
I see your little brother too,
Don't you go and tell your mother, 
dear."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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December 19, 2021 at 1:48 AM
Wow…. Terry that is such a powerful poem with message loud and clear! Very well written. I’m so sorry you and your little brother suffered terribly at the hands of “It” an horrendous act. Big cuddles for those two little boys. Debx
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November 20, 2021 at 4:04 AM
Child molesters are monsters Terry, especially smelling of beer, and telling the victim not to tell their mother, I’m afraid this is the only scenario that leaps out to me from your poem, unsettling but a brutally honest read, cheers David
Roper Avatar
November 19, 2021 at 4:13 PM
I really got confuse with this verse, Terry. Is it a monster or is it a molester? Both are frightening.
Miller Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 1:26 AM
Thank you for your visit Eve, It isn't very comforting, and the ambiguity is intentional.
Kauffman Avatar
November 19, 2021 at 3:09 PM
Very scary Terry - a truly intimidating and terrifying experience for a child. Very well done Terry.
Miller Avatar
November 20, 2021 at 1:29 AM
Thank you, Sam.
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