Maggie McCann Poet Rhyme

Overactive Imagination

Laying in my cozy bed
And drifting off to dreams,
A sudden panic fills my head:
What if this isn't as it seems?

What if while I'm tucked in,
Slipping into sleep,
Giant monsters and their kin
Through the darkness creep?

I draw my hand back to me,
deep into my sheet,
Scared that if I leave it free
Something monstrous it'll meet!

It's not like this is new to me
When I'm alone in my abode.
Frightsome beasts I fear I'll see-
Is there one in the commode?

Sure, to you it's just a toilet
Standing stock-still in the loo.
But of my mind, when I fear and fret,
You haven't got a clue.

Yes, I know it's just machinery,
But maybe when I flush
Horrors will purvey the scenery,
Responding in a rush.

Eek! Stop talking! Wait, wait, wait!
What's that above our heads?
A rusty, musty AC grate,
Is that what you just said?

I know it's dust, I know it's shadow
Behind the grate's steel bars,
But looking up from down below
I see a face pockmarked with scars.

As I brush my pearly whites at night
I risk a glance up high,
And then I nearly die of fright
And soon begin to cry.

I see the face, still staring down,
Watching me brush my teeth.
Daddy runs in and looks around,
So I heave a sigh of relief.

He gets his tools, tells me to look,
And gently unscrews the grate.
I watch, see neither beast, nor crook,
Nor any evil trait.

After all this time, I've come to see
That I don't need to fear.
Creatures lurk not in shadows near me,
Nor every creak I hear.

I've come a long way, and I'll never go back 
To how I was before,
When from every crevice, every crack
I feared beasties would pour.

What's that? It's time to go to bed?
Ok, I guess you're right.
But, um, well, before you go...
Would you please leave on the light?

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Robert Warlov October 22, 2024 at 10:00 PM But to offer an actual criticism, I'd say, in spite of a couple of hiccups in meter along the way; the explication is perfect and is both light and somewhat dark in character but never losing its transparency - "caught-up" in the story as the expression goes, with some descriptive surprises even ~ a pretty "fair" work then, which, of course, in yester-years would signal a High Recommendation. Reminds me of Edgar Allan Poe which could be a good thing. R W.

Robert Warlov October 22, 2024 at 8:35 PM Wel-come (or ill) to Poetry as captive chained to captivate. Found you in submissions for criticism/s and will now "follow you" and "favorite" this poem because you are now family. It was fun and exciting reading your poem so I must have liked it. Poetry Soup is a good place with many excellent poets and the most beautiful hearts you'll ever find. Share your perfect truth with us and we'll do the same dear friend. R. W. [FAV]

Ember Waters September 30, 2024 at 7:27 PM Hiya, your poems great! Although i think theres a spelling mistake in the fourth line? I believe you mean "What if this isn't as it seems?" instead of "What is this isn't as it seems?". As for the poem itself, you have a humorous and attention grabbing writing style, with rhymes that feel fun to read in ones head. I hope this helps ^^ Maggie McCann October 1, 2024 at 9:07 AM Oh thank you so much! I somehow didn't catch that.

Beata Agustin September 28, 2024 at 5:09 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Zarek Brewer September 27, 2024 at 7:53 AM This is amazing, Maggie! I love it! Do you mind if I share this with my social media? of course I'll give you credit. As a fellow Alabamian I love this. check my poems out too if you like. Although, none of them are as masterful as this. Maggie McCann September 27, 2024 at 8:19 AM Hey! Thank you so much! Yes, that would be totally fine!