Startled

An acquaintance 
and former neighbor 
I haven't seen for eons 
sneaks up and 
excitedly grips 
my shoulders from behind. 

The sudden jolt 
of electricity 
that was his hands!
Oh, he got my attention alright!

He scared the dickens 
out of me
I'm not gonna lie!
Not that I held it against him.
He just wanted to say 
hello...and Happy New Year!

He's got a funny way
of saying it, though
Yeah, I don't like such surprises...
Nice fella. It was a pleasure 
meeting him 
after a long time!


Date written: 01/03/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Cunningham Avatar
January 3, 2020 at 4:52 AM
Haha, a blast from the past, at least his intentions were honourable. Enjoyed your verse Edward. Happy New year. Tom.
Ibeh Avatar
January 3, 2020 at 5:27 AM
Thank you, Tom:-) True! His name is Frank, by the way. Wonderful guy. Happy New Year to you, too!
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