Nighttime Fears

Transylvanian terrors Swarm inside my head; Silent, shadowy spectres Fill me with much dread; What was it that touched My shoulder just now? Or did my imagination Make a tap at the window? Ghoulish forms seemed to melt Into the misty black night, And an uneasy foreboding Accompanied my cold fright. I pulled the sheets up closer Right up over my head; Perhaps these dark shadows Would soon leave my bed. But then, a door creaked open Ever so slightly ajar. What on earth could it be? Was it really near, or afar? Suddenly, something landed With a thud onto the quilt I froze in sheer horror, And my heart began to wilt. Tense, and terribly nervous I drew back the cotton sheet And was pleasantly surprised With what had four furry feet – A grey and white Tom-Cat! Phew! It was nothing to fear, He gave a contented "meow" And lovingly licked my ear!