L Milton Hankins Poet Pantoum

Sasquatch

I'm convinced I saw a ghastly creature in the mist
While I was driving along a bleak country road,
A Sasquatch several yards ahead shaking its fist
Cloaked in the gray fog, as frightened I slowed.

While I was driving along a bleak country road
The creature crashed through the underbrush
Cloaked in the gray fog, as frightened I slowed,
The unsightly apparition gave me quite a rush.

The creature crashed through the underbrush
Leaving behind a stench, the malodor of death
The unsightly apparition gave me quite a rush
For a moment I could scarcely catch my breath.

Leaving behind a stench, the malodor of death,
Big Foot blended into the distant undergrowth
For a moment I could scarcely catch my breath,
Quickly I surmised our presence scared us both.

Big Foot blended into the distant undergrowth
A Sasquatch several yards ahead shaking its fist,
Quickly I surmised our presence scared us both
I'm convinced I saw a ghastly creature in the mist.

Written October 25, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger October 27, 2022 at 5:07 PM This is the perfect poem at this time of year. It has me howlingly happy! L Milton Hankins October 27, 2022 at 9:08 PM I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Caren.

Jenna Logan October 26, 2022 at 7:53 AM If this is so, we'd smell him before we'd see him. Either way, I can live without catching a glimpse of the one. Great end rhymes. L Milton Hankins October 26, 2022 at 8:08 AM I'd say so, Jenna. Frankly, I don't believe in this mythical creature. I can't imagine how such a distinctive humanoid could exist without anyone ever having gotten a really good picture. Thanks!

Charles Messina October 26, 2022 at 4:31 AM Whenever I hear "Sasquatch" it reminds me of the original movie "The Time Machine" Warlocks lived beneath the ground and ate humans" So, I never want to come face-to-face with Big Foot (lol) Well-done Pantoum, Milt. Great timing for the season!

Michael Tor October 25, 2022 at 9:00 PM Love this Milton ironically this happens to many witnesses that are overcome by this creature. Your Poem is terrifying for what I believe is truth based on my research. Too many people have seen him thousands actually. Steve Isdahl of How To Hunt.com has millions of views on his Bigfoot channel with thousands of sightings he shares from witnesses. To his viewers. Truth is always stranger than fiction. Well done my friend and a favorite. Milton I am taking some time off the soup from posting and commenting. I will be back when I feel better health wise. Keep your thoughts coming and I will try and catch up when I come back. God bless you and thank you for your many Poems that are a joy to read... L Milton Hankins October 26, 2022 at 8:10 AM Thank you so much, Michael. I do hope you get to feeling much better quickly. I will miss hearing from you.

Marco Chies October 25, 2022 at 4:43 PM a hint of suspense spices up this text, you see the car, the road in the mist, a creature that suddenly appears... very cool, Milton! L Milton Hankins October 25, 2022 at 7:14 PM I think everyone would secretly like to see "Big Foot," Marco. But, for the Sasquatch to suddenly appear would be equally frightening to everyone. Thank goodness, this is fictional.

Shirley Hawkins October 25, 2022 at 4:10 PM Goodness me! L Milton Hankins October 25, 2022 at 7:14 PM Glad you got a rush out of it, too, Shirley.

Kim Rodrigues October 25, 2022 at 1:49 PM I love this! A haunting tale! L Milton Hankins October 25, 2022 at 1:59 PM Thanks so much, Kim.

Jeff Kyser October 25, 2022 at 11:40 AM you sure you didn't see yourself in the mirror, getting out of a steamy shower, lol? Enjoyed this, Milt! L Milton Hankins October 25, 2022 at 12:53 PM Could've been...but, then, I don't have a shower in my car, Jeff. Thanks!