The Boogie Man

Shhhh, what's that noise? switch on a light.

I heard him, a bang, it went bump in the night.

Peer in the cupboard, out the window, over there,

look under that dusty old bed if you dare.

Quick, back under the covers, there's no need for alarm,

lets switch on our torches, they'll keep us from harm.

We did it, we're safe, there's was nothing to fear,

but who is that shadowy man drawing near?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Tugaff Avatar
April 12, 2009 at 10:21 AM
Pawlu, nice write! Congratulations on your featured poem this week. Ernilando
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April 9, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Congratulations on being featured this week. I enjoyed it again. SMILING
Jordan Avatar
April 8, 2009 at 8:10 PM
Pawlu - Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week, God Bless, mj
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April 8, 2009 at 6:46 PM
Congradulations on being the feature of the week-yell i do wonder who the 'shadowy man is'??-good write-Rhonda kay
Ehigiator Avatar
April 6, 2009 at 5:15 PM
This made me laugh, I really enjoyed this, good imagery and nice use of rhyme...GB and Congratulations on having been featured this week..Always, Tyesha
Blackshear Avatar
April 6, 2009 at 4:26 PM
congrats on your feature, it is way too cute. Love this, I think everyone can relate.
Townsend Avatar
April 6, 2009 at 1:51 PM
Great write bringing back fond memories of my childhood. No child wants to look under the bed. LOL! Congratulations on being featured this week. Smiles from Lolita
Winter Avatar
April 6, 2009 at 1:30 PM
Congrats on your featured write of the week! Love, Shar
Joseph Avatar
April 6, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Brings back the shadowy nights of summer, in tents in the yard!
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April 6, 2009 at 11:59 AM
Intersting perspective in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured. Keep on writing. Best wishes. Karen
Christian Avatar
April 6, 2009 at 11:25 AM
aww this poem has been featured, cool, God bless from diane
Faulkner Avatar
April 6, 2009 at 9:21 AM
the bood o'l days of fearing idea. congrads on being featured this week. love and peace
Brown Avatar
April 6, 2009 at 6:12 AM
Congratulations on your Amazing poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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April 5, 2009 at 2:29 PM
im next to sleeping soon,and the night isnt my fav. time of the day,when younger i used to check under my bed,wardrobe,windows locked etc to check there s no one there,i still do it sometimes;-).you gave me that scary feeling again,that someone unknown might appear;-)-charma
Hayton Avatar
April 5, 2009 at 1:09 PM
I love this poem as like the other comments, it takes me back to my childhood and all those times I stayed over at my friends house, somehow I was always the one in the sleeping bag on the floor and the one who had to switch the light out, after we had been telling ghost stories!!! EEEEK!!! Thanks for your comments on my poem Pawlu, take care, Jo x
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April 5, 2009 at 9:56 AM
The noise and shadows in the night can be quite frightening to children. Your poem brings back memories, Pawlu. I like the way you toy with our imaginations. Good work! Love, Carolyn
Goff Avatar
April 5, 2009 at 8:53 AM
fun, fun, fun! Pawlu, in summer in the forest around the campfire we delight(and terrorize!)all our 'littles' with this fun! thanks for memories, Jim
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April 5, 2009 at 7:23 AM
The Boggie man! I'm smiling because I've been there often over the years...especially, long ago, when the radio came on downstairs and we were all upstairs. Whe never figured that one out....ghost, I guess. LOL I enjoyed your poem.
Shango Avatar
April 5, 2009 at 7:14 AM
The fantasy brings me back to childhood, and is very enjoyable. Peace
Christian Avatar
April 5, 2009 at 6:54 AM
LOL what a jolly poem, This speaks of me as a child, looking in the wardrobe for boogie men, at 11 I used to watch horror movies then look under the bed before going to sleep just to be sure the boogie man was not there or vampires LOL, God bless from diane
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