Judy Ball Poet Quatrain

The Boogeyman'Ll Getcha

The Boogeyman'll getcha if ya don't watch out.
The Boogeyman'll getcha if ya try to go out;
So stay inside and cover up your head.
Pull your feet up tight, could be under the bed.

The Boogeyman'll getcha, he's out on the hunt;
So disguise yourself and growl and grunt.
If you must go out you just might get by,
If you look like a ghost and moan and sigh.

He's free to roam till the Witching Hour;
So till midnight's passed our plight is dour;
So out on the doorstep leave him some treats,
'Cause he's coming by for something to eat.

                                                      Judy Ball



For "Creatures" Of The Night Contest by Linda-Marie The Sweetheart of PS

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Elizabeth Wesley October 6, 2011 at 4:04 PM The bogeyman is very much a part of my childhood and once in bed, I never got out. I gues that was the point of his existence. You describe him perfectly! Judy Ball October 6, 2011 at 4:06 PM Thanks so much Liz. Glad you like it. It was a fun write. God Bless, JB

Jack Horne September 6, 2011 at 5:46 PM LOL, and I'm reading this just before going to bed... Judy Ball September 6, 2011 at 6:23 PM Thanks jack glad you liked it but it didn't even place. lol God Bless, JB

Doris Culverhouse August 30, 2011 at 10:03 PM cute one funny!! I was just teasing you about the gossiping....It was the only thing I could think of that wasn't so bad. Judy Ball August 30, 2011 at 10:07 PM Thanks so much my friend. God Bless, JB

Sara Kendrick August 30, 2011 at 4:43 PM Remember that boogeyman from childhood..Enjoyed reading this scary one that I managed to get a chuckle from...Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work..I saw an evening gown made from pale pink polished cotton once..It was one of the most beautiful gowns that I had ever seen..It was worn by a movie star..I had to touch it to make sure my eyes were not playing tricks on me..Sara Judy Ball August 30, 2011 at 4:52 PM Thanks so much Sara. God Bless, JB

Russell Sivey August 28, 2011 at 4:49 PM Halloween in my favorite time of the year! And this poem pays homage to this great day! Thanks for sharing this awesome write!! Good luck in the contest!!

Linda-Marie Sweetheart August 28, 2011 at 10:53 AM thankxx for supporting my current contest Judy..good luck luv as I read fully at judging time I am already intrigued by the title.. oh..

Dr.Ram Mehta August 28, 2011 at 10:46 AM Wonderful entry to the contest, Judy

Andrea Dietrich August 28, 2011 at 2:00 AM LIke a cute Halloween poem you might teach to some kids. Well done for the contest,Judy! Judy Ball August 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM Thanks so much Andrea. God Bless, JB

John Smith August 28, 2011 at 1:38 AM Scary! Halloween's just around the corner. Judy Ball August 28, 2011 at 7:36 AM Thanks so much John. God Bless, JB