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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

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

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

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

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

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....

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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! : )

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

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!!!

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...

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

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

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

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.

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..

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

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!

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...

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 :)

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