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Nightmare

I was walking home one cold winter's night
On a country lane that was very dark
Odd feeling I had something wasn't right
Then behind me heard a growl and a bark.

I turned around but nothing could I see
T'was the midnight hour no one was about
My mind I thought is playing tricks on me
Then I heard it, a loud scream and a shout.

I froze on the spot overcome with fear
Thought I'd keel over from a heart attack 
Loud shouting again it was getting near
I started running and didn't look back.

Then before me a dog with eyes bright red 
I woke and vowed no more cheese before bed.








Written 28th April 2019

For Halloween fright poetry contest. 
Sponsored by Carolyn Devonshire.

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/16/2020 6:25:00 PM this is awesome, Tom. Congrats Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 10/17/2020 12:25:00 AM Thank you very much Andrea, im pleased you enjoyed it. Tom

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 10/16/2020 10:39:00 AM - Back with congratulations, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 10/16/2020 10:42:00 AM Thank you very much Anne, have a great weekend. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 10/15/2020 11:37:00 AM Teehee. So great Tom. I was thinking the Hounds of the Baskervilles until the end. :) Congratulations on the win! Linda Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 10/15/2020 12:18:00 PM Thank you Linda, wasn't sure what ending to use but went for humour in the end. Tom

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 10/15/2020 10:30:00 AM Tom, you did a great job building suspense in the poem. I wasn't prepared for the humor in the last line, so the "trick" is on me. Happy Halloween, my friend. Congratulations on a first-place win! Best wishes, Carolyn Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 10/15/2020 12:16:00 PM Tom, "a bit of humor" always works for me. It was actually a relief to learn the events were part of a cheese-induced nightmare :) Tom Cunningham Date: 10/15/2020 10:37:00 AM Thank you very much Carolyn, and for my placement and also for hosting. Wasnt sure if a bit of humour would work. Hope you're well Tom

Panagiota Romios Date: 8/4/2019 4:01:00 PM It's great seeing poems I have not experienced. This is wonderfully dramatic. Panagiota Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 8/5/2019 5:04:00 AM Thanks Panagiota, with a warning, no cheese before bed lol. Tom

Robert Lindley Date: 5/10/2019 8:05:00 AM Love this dark sonnet my friend. Especially so its closing lines. A fave.... Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/10/2019 8:25:00 AM Haha thank you , I've been learning

Ricky Muse Date: 5/5/2019 3:07:00 AM Been there, done that except the culprit is wine. Good poetry. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/5/2019 6:24:00 AM Thank you Richard, I hope you managed to wake up in time lol. Tom

Judy Ball Date: 5/1/2019 8:12:00 PM This one made me smile Tom. A good write and a fun read. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/2/2019 2:46:00 AM Thank you Judy, happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Richard Lamoureux Date: 5/1/2019 6:20:00 PM Ha ha, a head start on halloween. Thanks for the visit Tom. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/2/2019 2:47:00 AM Thanks Richard, funny I was wondering whether or not to put a reference to it. Tom

Paul Callus Date: 5/1/2019 1:15:00 PM An enjoyable scary narrative, Tom. Cheese can give one cholesterol dreams :) ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/1/2019 1:57:00 PM After an MOT a few years back the nurse put the fear of God into me so no more fry ups and foods that cause cholestral except at Christmas lol Tom

Besma Riabi Dziri Date: 5/1/2019 12:29:00 PM Great poetic talents that let your readers gasp while reading your captivating Sonnet till the breathtaking twist! A great read! In my fave list.. warmest wishes, Tom, and best regards. Blessings. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/1/2019 12:35:00 PM Thank you very much Besma and for the fave. I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Kim Rodrigues Date: 5/1/2019 9:58:00 AM The nightmare's barking again! Don't we all know how that goes. Love the sonnet! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/1/2019 9:59:00 AM Haha thanks Kim, there is a message there try not to eat too much before bed time. Tom

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 5/1/2019 9:54:00 AM I enjoyed this exciting sonnet with it ending in a bit of humor Tom. Very creative! : ) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/1/2019 9:58:00 AM Thank you Connie, wasn't sure how to end it then thought a bit of humour won't go amiss. Tom

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 5/1/2019 9:09:00 AM Lovely poem and clever ending! Very well penned my friend. They do say that cheese is too heavy for the digestive system, to go to sleep on - I loved your poem! No Nightmares tonight - try strawberries and cream with a tot of Frangelico liqueur instead! Hugs, Jennifer Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/1/2019 9:17:00 AM Thanks Jennifer, now that's tempting I do like strawberries. I do try and avoid eating too late though. Tom

Andrea Dietrich Date: 4/30/2019 3:25:00 PM what a GREAT ending on this one!!! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 5/1/2019 3:10:00 AM Thank you Andrea.

Timothy Mcguire Date: 4/29/2019 7:07:00 PM fabulous poem! Well done... Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/30/2019 2:26:00 AM Thanks Timothy. Tom

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/29/2019 6:36:00 PM Vintage Cunningham. You really pulled me in, as usual. You are the master of these, my friend. Best wishes, Gershon Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/30/2019 3:04:00 AM Thank you Gershon, glad you liked it. Tom

Nette Onclaud Date: 4/29/2019 6:09:00 PM now you know how big cheese snacks can affect your slumber... love the way you ended this, tom... amazing write!..huggs Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/30/2019 3:05:00 AM Thank you very much Nette. Tom

John Gondolf Date: 4/29/2019 2:26:00 PM Good one, Tom, cheese can have strange effects on the body. All the best. John Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/30/2019 1:59:00 AM Thanks John, I do try and avoid eating too late, as for the cheese , the stronger the better. Tom.

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 4/29/2019 2:08:00 PM Hello Tom, it is not a good idea to eat any food before bed. That is why you had a nightmare.Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/30/2019 1:57:00 AM I'm.wiser now Darlene, no eating after 6.00.pm. Lol.

Silent One Date: 4/29/2019 1:38:00 PM Is this what cheese does to you or was it the wine? Great sonnet Tom, flows really well.. Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/30/2019 1:56:00 AM Nice to see you S.O. I'm at longleat forest ( catching a signal ) I think it was a combination of the two lol.

Charles Messina Date: 4/29/2019 4:25:00 AM LOL. It just so happens that I had a piece of delicious cheese cake before I retired last night. This is great Tom. Love the ending. Charlie Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/29/2019 4:46:00 AM Thanks Charlie, I hope you didn't find yourself down a dark country lane lol. Tom.

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 4/29/2019 4:19:00 AM Hahaha! What a culminating point my friend Tom. I could't see it coming. Superbly written! Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/29/2019 4:45:00 AM Thank you Demetrios, thought I'd go from dark to humour at the end. Tom.

Ilene Bauer Date: 4/28/2019 3:02:00 PM great nightmare description, tom! i was suprised by the cheese but think it provides a bit of humor as a relief from the scariness... Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/28/2019 4:08:00 PM Thanks Irene, was in two minds about the ending , hope it wasn't too cheesy lol

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 4/28/2019 1:06:00 PM - Scary ... but, excellent written Tom :) - Yes, as both you and I write ... much can happen after midnight ... glad it was just a dream :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Tom Cunningham Date: 4/28/2019 2:05:00 PM Thank you Sunshine, I think some of Roberts dark verses are rubbing off on me. Tom

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