Resident Ghosts

"Hello said the Ghost"
I knew it was a Ghost
the semi see-through
sort of a-dead-giveaway

not frightened though
getting on in years~ 
my own skin quite 
thinner, like an aged mongrel 
needing a good dinner -- 

(in a haunting way
getting back to the spirit of things)

becoming transparent to my core --

but it was getting a bit 
late, and my feeling a tad
more tired than usual, I suggested he
show himself to the door

He simply said, "What for?
What for? Soon to be room-mates
evermore."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Maverick Avatar
October 26, 2024 at 10:26 AM
I trust not Joe Dimino.' Better things await mate '
DiMino Avatar
October 27, 2024 at 7:09 PM
Better than hell, maybe:)) Thank you, Joe.
Rose  Avatar
October 22, 2024 at 3:37 AM
lol some days I feel like a ghost too dear Joe, and my skin is getting thin lol maybe we can be two kites flying over the moon on Halloween night, spooking all the kids, have a wonderful day, stay cool
DiMino Avatar
October 24, 2024 at 6:32 AM
With dazzling tails -- I hear ya. Oh well, all part of divine process. Blessings my friend.
Buhagiar Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 2:01 AM
I always enjoy a ghost story. Loved yours.
DiMino Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Thank you, Victor; a fun write.
George Avatar
October 20, 2024 at 9:44 PM
The humor of it made me smile. With age, we lose the beauty and verve.... we lose the sheen of our youthful complexion and our skin becomes wrinkled and we become living ghosts. So need to be frightened to accommodate another ghost.... :)
DiMino Avatar
October 21, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Hi Valsa; ghosts are nothing to be afraid of...just naked spirits. Thank you my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
October 16, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Very clever idea!
DiMino Avatar
October 17, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Thank you, Andrea; your encouragement means a lot to me.
Greenhough Avatar
October 16, 2024 at 3:18 PM
A funny verse. I like the surprise ending.
DiMino Avatar
October 17, 2024 at 7:22 PM
Thank you, Hilda; a little bit of humor never hurts. Blessings my friend.
Empress Avatar
October 16, 2024 at 1:28 PM
Ah dear joe, i really enjoyed reading this, growing up i used to love reading and hearing about real ghost stories too, to the extreme extent that i fear sleeping hah! Brilliant how your poem also flows and as i read this i felt like i was listening to this being told. The ending was brilliant! Didnt expect that : but if ever i see a ghost i wont be so cool or calm haha. And show them the door! Love this! Sending you light always
DiMino Avatar
October 16, 2024 at 1:54 PM
Hi IE; my ghosts you can entertain, not one of them will harm you. Tried to give The Ghost Story a novel twist...hope I have succeeded with this one. Blessings my friend.
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