Terrified by the green gob ghostie
the door had a magical mystical medieval look
adored with verdant mosses, vines, snails and turtles
my throat pounded with heartbeats as I approached
the knocker intimidated me; dare I disturb the occupant?
the wind picked up; the skies darkened, it was going to rain.
If I was going to get any shelter, it might be from here.
I lifted the knocker. Knock. Knock. Knock.
There was no reply so I turned to leave.
A creaking noise changed my direction.
A green gob ghostie opened the door.
He had a donkey face and elephant ears.
His skin fur was sticky looking; he was green all over.
He turned his red eyes on me and I nearly lost my lunch.
I wanted to scream, but my voice had caught.
I could not make a sound. He beckoned me forward.
As if I was hypnotized, my traitorous feet walked toward him.
I was astounded and terrified.
Out of control, as if mesmerized, his puppet.
I felt a horrified gulp in my throat as I entered the threshold.
The green gob ghostie indicated I was to sit in the corner.
He fed me tasty bowls of soup; I could not get enough
I fell asleep on a sticky green cushion in the corner.
Hoping not to wake up until he had finished with me.
Wondering whether my body would ever be found.
When I awoke, he was gone
I was being watched by a giant black bear
If you thought I was terrified before
You cannot imagine my feelings now…..
Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2024
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