The Haunted House

It was located close to my house.
They said that it was an abandoned place
but I didn't see it the same way.
It started to act when 
the darkness beat the light.

Repeatedly I heard eerie noises;
Sometimes someone would run; 
Sometimes someone would cry.
Cats' meow, and shutting of
doors were turning me insane.

One night as I opened my window;
I scared to death.
The house's windows were closed 
But I could see a shadow - 
a shadow of a witch.

Her claws were long 
and her hairs were ugly.
She was strolling slowly,
I could see her shadow passing
from one window to the other.

A week later three boys
disappeared out of the blue
People searched all the places
but didn't find any clue.
I felt very bad for them.

Since then things got more worse;
I began to hear screams and crazy laughs.
I learnt that the voices are of boys.
Gathering my strength I opened my window again,
And a chill ran down my spine.

I saw them -
I saw the three boys' shadows;
behind the window's glass.
All were looking directly at me.
I hurriedly closed my window. 

Next morning, I thought they were alive;
So, I went to the house to investigate.
As I pushed the door, I felt a gush of cold breeze.
I moved forth and saw the three boys' 
corpses were hanging with a fan. 

My heart started to rattle,
I screamed horribly and ran away.
Next day I heard a knock on my door.
I opened the door and 
there was no one.

Suddenly my eye caught an envelope 
laying down on the steps.
I picked it up and took out a white paper from it.
I unfolded it and then I began to shake -
It was written in blood - "I'm coming for you tonight."
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Date - 20/8/2018

Contest - The Haunted House (Scare me or make me laugh) Poetry Contest

Sponsor - Dear Heart a.k.a Broken Wings
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
September 16, 2018 at 8:21 PM
I'm a little late, Augustus, great imagery and story. Big congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve~`*
La France Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 11:52 AM
Augustus, congratulations on your win in my contest with this scary tale, great story telling, well done !
Black Avatar
September 6, 2018 at 3:27 AM
Thank you very much.
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 8:24 PM
A chilling tale Augustus! You never want to upset the ghosts! Congratulations on your win! : )
Black Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 6:14 AM
Thank you.
Rowe Avatar
August 21, 2018 at 1:55 PM
This definitely checks all the spooky boxes. Well done.
Black Avatar
August 22, 2018 at 4:59 AM
Thanks...
De Beaulieu Avatar
August 20, 2018 at 1:16 PM
Hello Augustus Black, your poem would be good for Halloween. have a nice day my friend. Your poem was scary at the ending. Have a nice day my friend.
Black Avatar
August 20, 2018 at 8:57 PM
Hi Darlene.. thanks a lot.
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