Connie Marcum Wong Poet Narrative

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The Boogeyman

We lived in a home near 
the edge of the woods.
Old wooden floors would 
creak with every step.
One night when I was 
home alone with only our
German Sheppard dog, 
Shep, to keep me company,
The boogeyman came calling. 
He was dressed all in black 
with a hood covering his head.
I had already retired to bed.
I lay there awake in the dark
Thinking of a myriad of things
I needed to attend to next day,
As I flipped over from left to right
I saw that boogeyman leaning
In close, right over my face.
I am ashamed to admit that I
Screamed like a little child, then
Quickly drew covers over my head.
Now Shep didn't bark, which I
Found really quite strange, and 
I lay there very still barely breathing.
I listened to hear steps on the floor,
But the house was quite still.
After about fifteen minutes I got
Brave enough to slowly uncover.
The boogeyman had vanished
Without a sound or evidence left.
He scared the daylights out of me!
I called Shep over and made him
Sleep with me, holding onto his
Paw when he tried to creep away.
The boogeyman never returned,
But I never forgot his chilling visit.

May 27, 2016
A True Story

Boogeyman Contest
Sponsored by: Nayda Ivette Negron 
Sixth place

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Joseph P. DiMino October 9, 2016 at 3:28 PM Seven for sure!!

Joseph P. DiMino October 9, 2016 at 3:28 PM Just the time of year to read this gem. I've always loved the mysterious, supernatural creaks in the night of Poe and like. Great writing!

Nilima Deb September 14, 2016 at 9:52 AM brilliant write ! great win indeed.

Pandita Sietesantos June 6, 2016 at 9:14 AM Oooooh! This is so scary bringing back memories of eerie encounters I have had with the Boogeyman! Congratulations, my friend on a well-deserved wonderful win! Hugs and a 7. Pandita Connie Marcum Wong June 6, 2016 at 9:28 AM Thank you much Pandita. So nice to hear from you. ; )

Jan Allison June 4, 2016 at 2:32 PM what a chilling write Connie - congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Connie Marcum Wong June 5, 2016 at 3:24 AM Thank you very much Jan. ; ) xx

Andrea Dietrich June 3, 2016 at 8:12 PM OMG, it really happened?? You really deserved a win, Connie. (just saw your answer to me that this is true. Maybe it was your imagination, like in my poem where I thought i saw a circus parade right in front of my face when I woke up from sleep one day at age 6) Anyway, I submitted an oldie that didn't win, but Congrats to YOU, sweetie. Awesome. Connie Marcum Wong June 4, 2016 at 2:21 PM I had just retired, had not gone to sleep yet. It was very real and not imagination which is why I was so scared I had to call our dog on the bed with me. He knew he was never allowed on the bed so he kept trying to creep away as I fell off to sleep. Sorry yours didn't get on the list. I appreciate your congrats. Hugs, Connie xxoo

Brian Davey June 2, 2016 at 7:51 PM Sounds as if this really happened, how scary! Congrats on your placement Connie Connie Marcum Wong June 4, 2016 at 2:27 PM Yes, it is true Brian. Thank you.; )

Janis Medders Tobechi June 2, 2016 at 7:43 PM Sounds very real.....congratulations Connie Marcum Wong June 4, 2016 at 2:30 PM It was a true event Janis. Thank you. ; )

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores June 2, 2016 at 6:57 PM Congratulations Connie on the placement of the contest Connie Marcum Wong June 3, 2016 at 12:52 PM Thank you very much on my sixth placement Nayda. ; )

Joanna Daniel June 1, 2016 at 4:33 AM I'm sorry that this really happened to you. Sounds scary enough. All the best:)

Paul Callus May 30, 2016 at 10:41 AM As I read it I told myself that you're very convincing, then I had a look at the comments and realized that it did really happen! A very good narrative, scary and shivery, befitting the theme! gl in the contest. ~ Regards // paul Connie Marcum Wong May 30, 2016 at 3:42 PM Thank you Paul. I thought he was the perfect boogeyman to use for this contest. ; )

Sandra Haight May 29, 2016 at 7:08 PM Very scary, Connie...even more so when we don't know if it was imagination or something really happened that we have no answer for...and that does happen. Great write and best wishes for the contest. Hugs, Sandra Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2016 at 7:18 PM This is true Sandra. Strange things can happen that we have no explanation for. Thanks, Connie ; )

Joyce Johnson May 29, 2016 at 6:07 PM A great entry Connie. It should be a winner. Thank you for reading my poetry and commenting on it. Love, Joyce Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2016 at 7:18 PM My pleasure Joyce. Thank you for your encouraging words. ; )

Andrea Dietrich May 29, 2016 at 4:47 PM gosh, Connie, you make me think this actually happened to you, it' so chilling. Way to take the Boogeyman challenge, my friend!!! Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2016 at 7:21 PM It did Andrea. Scared the heck out of me. We moved from that house that was out in the boonies. Thanks, Connie ; )

Anne-Lise Andresen May 29, 2016 at 2:34 PM - Connie, this is the best boogeyman poem ..... a winning poems! - A terrifying experience ... - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2016 at 7:22 PM It was Anne-Lise. I never forgot how scared I was. Thank you. ; )

Miraj Raha May 29, 2016 at 11:50 AM everybody fears boogeyman,and since you say its a true story then I can imagine the horrors you encountered,Connie.Haunting piece poet. Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2016 at 7:24 PM It was true and very scary. At least he never came back. Thank you Maraj. ; )

Richard Lamoureux May 29, 2016 at 10:22 AM This is perfect! I had a giant stuffed St Bernard that I slept with when I was a kid. Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2016 at 7:26 PM I had a kitty I slept with when young but this happened when I was an adult. I don't know what I would have done without our dog to calm me down. Thanks Richard. ; )

Charlotte Puddifoot May 29, 2016 at 4:48 AM how eerie! i've had a couple of similar strange experiences in my life...good luck in the contest, and thanks for reading me Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2016 at 7:28 PM Thank you Charlotte. Then you understand the fear I felt. ; )

Arthur Vaso May 28, 2016 at 11:15 PM Delightful scarey read! :) Hugs Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2016 at 7:29 PM Thank you Arthur. ; )

Lindsay Laurie May 28, 2016 at 11:05 PM Crikey Connie ... something like this sticks like glue doesn't it - thanks Connie - Lindsay Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2016 at 7:41 PM I agree. You never forget the fear. At least he didn't attack me. I would have been traumatized forever. Thanks, Connie ; )

Tim Smith May 28, 2016 at 10:16 PM wow...very frightening tale Connie. I wouldn't feel safe again there. Connie Marcum Wong May 29, 2016 at 7:39 PM We moved shortly after Tim. Thank you. ; ) Arthur Vaso May 28, 2016 at 11:16 PM That sure was a scarey oto too!!!! :) :) Arthur Vaso May 28, 2016 at 11:16 PM Ops Photo, silly me

CayCay Godwin May 28, 2016 at 9:26 PM You chilled me. I'm certain fright itself could kill me. I had a German Sheppard in my twenties named Caesar and, once, when I read Peter Straub's book, "Ghost Story", I couldn't even look up from the pages unless Caesar sat near. Your story mystifies me 'cause I want to know what it was! And where it is now, ha. I like how your fear changed to brave and enjoyed the telling very much ... (I'm sleepy and probably rambling) ... CayCay Connie Marcum Wong May 28, 2016 at 9:57 PM I was smothering under the blanket or I never would have pulled the covers down. Haha. I have heard other stories of the men in black who visit. He may have been from another realm, or a curious ET. Who knows? Scared the heck out of me though. Thanks, Connie ; )