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The Courtly Ghost

A spirit came on a moonlit night To seek a maid to be his wife, And there he saw her passing fair As she was going up the stair. “Pardon, Miss, I’d like a kiss, Please turn your eyes to me; For you look sweet and we could sleep Through all eternity.” The lady paused and looked around And seemed to be alone, But a midnight wind had gotten in And chilled her to the bone. The days passed by, the neighbors came And bring her back they tried. Though she lay in the gloom of that cold, cold room, She had left to become a bride.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 2/24/2020 5:09:00 PM
You have a rare talent for poetic expression and imagination and story telling ability. Wonderful combination. I look forward to reading more of your stuff.
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Jean Bush
Date: 2/24/2020 5:23:00 PM
Thanks so much, Eric. Glad to make your acquaintance.
Date: 10/17/2018 2:55:00 PM
What a dramatic story, told in an excellent spooky way. Perfect for this season, Jean.
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Jean Bush
Date: 10/17/2018 3:17:00 PM
Thanks so much, dear.
Date: 10/16/2018 3:12:00 PM
Ooh...very creepy; great for the season; well done.
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Jean Bush
Date: 10/16/2018 3:37:00 PM
Thanks so much. It's one of my own favorites.
Date: 10/15/2018 9:19:00 PM
You tell a great story, Jean!
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Jean Bush
Date: 10/16/2018 10:24:00 AM
Thanks, Kim.

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