Scared Stiff

Any noise, any sudden movement
Any voice calling me,
A step outside my door
A shadow in the street
A creaking stair
The rustling of fallen leaves
A tap on my shoulder,
Sets my heart pounding
My legs growing roots
My blood turning cold
My soul beginning to freeze...

I play possum!


~12/11/22
~Contest: A Brian Strand Premiere Choice #54
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Rodrigues Avatar
December 11, 2022 at 5:36 PM
You set the emotion well!
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