Scary Night

Midnight at my bedroom window
I thought I saw hanging a black widow
When suddenly I heard a bunch of noise
And realized it was a hoodlum gang of boys
Looking for trouble down the street
Making my scaredy-cat heart skip a beat
I could see their shenanigans in the park
I was alone and it was getting dark
Snuck down to check the deadbolt on tiptoe
That’s when I wished I had learned judo
Thoughts of doom set a chain reaction
And launched a panic attack of epic proportion



AP: Honorable Mention 2022
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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June 10, 2019 at 8:33 AM
This reminded me of a time when I was about 12 or 13 and I was baby sitting for a friends brother. I woke up in the middle of the night to the sounds of a street brawl with a bunch of teen-agers. Scared the heck out of me. Nice write :)
Gauthier Avatar
June 10, 2019 at 11:49 AM
It sure would! Thanks for your visit and comment, Charles.
Krutsinger Avatar
September 28, 2018 at 3:14 AM
It is hilarious how one little sound can rev our active imagination into full stealth mode. The fact that you sneaked downstairs to check the lock is well-understood.
Gauthier Avatar
September 28, 2018 at 7:42 AM
Thanks, Caren, for your much appreciated visit and comment. LOL
Mcguire Avatar
September 27, 2018 at 10:01 PM
Very Nice! I like it a lot! Good luck!
Gauthier Avatar
September 28, 2018 at 7:41 AM
Thanks for your much appreciated visit and comment, Timothy.
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