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The Lady In White

One pitch black night I was driving home and was ready for my bed
My usual route was closed for repairs so I took the minor road instead
I was just approaching the old derelict mill that was over to my right
When out of nowhere a lady appeared dressed from head to toe in white.

I tried to swerve but hit her head on and it gave me one helluva fright
Thought what was she doing alone out here in the middle of the night
I quickly jumped out of my car and dialed, nine one one on my phone
And thinking that I might have killed someone, chilled me to the bone.

But there was no sign of her and I feared she was underneath
I caught sight of my face in the cars mirror ; I'd gone white as a sheet
I quickly got down on the ground and used my phones torchlight
And I started praying to God up high that the poor lady was alright.

But she wasn't underneath the car and thought was I going insane
The wind was howling loudly now and brought with it heavy rain
I was all on edge, then got in my car and had the life scared out of me
When a loud voice said " operator here, what's your emergency"?


Something Spooky 8 to 16 lines Poetry Contest

Sponsored by Tania Kitchin

Written 5th October 2021.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Ricci Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 4:52 AM
Hello Tom - This is vivid smooth and more. Through your imagery we are all in the scene. Truly. Be proud of your writing and execution. Thank you for sharing. Blessings always, remain safe.
Cunningham Avatar
February 5, 2022 at 5:16 AM
Thank you very much Lisa, im happy you enjoyed my spooky tale. Hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom
Lindley Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 12:12 PM
What a wonderful spooky story! Keep on weaving these great tales my good friend. Such are gifts this world needs, imho. Another fav... God bless..
Cunningham Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 12:50 PM
Thank you very much Robert, from some of the comments some have said many have had such an encounter on lonely roads. Thanks too for the fave. Tom
George Avatar
November 10, 2021 at 8:04 AM
This is indeed spooky ! Your description is so realistic that it sends chill down the spine .
Cunningham Avatar
November 10, 2021 at 8:20 AM
Thank you very much Valsa, I'm pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom
Romios Avatar
November 4, 2021 at 10:50 PM
tom back, congratulations**** pangie
Cunningham Avatar
November 5, 2021 at 1:06 AM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Pangie. Tom
Ray Choudhury Avatar
October 31, 2021 at 2:31 PM
Congratulations, Tom, on your well-deserved win. This is such a great spooky story - don't want to experience something like this!!! Anyway, you wrote a winning poem for us to enjoy! But wishes ~ Mala
Cunningham Avatar
October 31, 2021 at 2:49 PM
Thank you very much Mala, not something that I'd like to experience either, there have been reports of sightings on lonely places, hope you are keeping well. Tom
Dietrich Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 2:37 PM
Congrats on your very well deserved win, Tom. Loved that Pangie did a tribute for ya!
Cunningham Avatar
October 29, 2021 at 1:18 AM
Thank you very much Andrea, yes it was nice of her to do that. Tom
Andresen Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 12:51 PM
- Of course this is a winning poem ... what a story ... congratulations my friend Tom :) - In our town Haugesund we had a similar story (they said it was true) ... she was called "the black lady" :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
October 29, 2021 at 1:18 AM
Thank you very much Ann, have read about similar stories, it's quite spooky, wouldn't like to experience that. Tom
Eagle Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 5:39 AM
This was so appropriate for Halloween. I so enjoyed it.
Cunningham Avatar
October 28, 2021 at 10:29 AM
Thank you very much Elena, I'm happy that you enjoyed my spooky tale. Tom
Kauffman Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 11:54 AM
Once again, the master storyteller strikes at Halloween Tom. Flowing lines that put us right there with you. Storytelling is truly your gift! Hope you are well. Was wondering if there were ghost stories associated with the Cunningham clan. Over Fork Over.
Cunningham Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:37 PM
Thank you very much Sam, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Im curious now, must check it out. Hope your week is going well. Over Fork Over. Tom
Flood Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 10:45 AM
A quick fly by with congrats on you win, Tom. Terry
Cunningham Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:36 PM
Thank you very much Terry for your return visit and congrats. My muse has gone on holiday I think, the well is dry. Tom
Romios Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 7:31 AM
Congratulations Pangie
Cunningham Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 12:35 PM
Thank you very much Pangie, doing a bit of catching up. Tom
Ashley Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 6:51 PM
Dear Tom, you are an accomplished master of poetic story-telling. I was riveted by your gripping poem. Your eerie atmospheric and emotional imagery brought me to the scary center of this piece. Congratulations for your excellent win in Tania's contest. Have a wonderful week ahead. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Cunningham Avatar
October 25, 2021 at 2:34 AM
Thank you very much Susan, im pleased that you enjoyed it. There have been many sightings of the lady in white on lonely roads. Hope you too enjoy the week ahead. Tom
Kitchin Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 2:29 PM
Tom, congratulations on your winning placement with your bone chilling tale, there is a place in the US where people have seen this ghost!
Cunningham Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 2:37 PM
Thank you very much Tania, also for hosting the contest. I too read about those sightings, it's not something I'd want to experience. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Allison Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 12:39 PM
Dropping back with many congrats on your win Tom:-) hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 2:35 PM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Jan, this contest certainly brought out our dark sides lol. Tom
Goldsmith Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 9:55 AM
Back with "Congratulations" on this win. You are a wonderful storyteller. Have a blessed autumn day.....................
Cunningham Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 10:02 AM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Paula. Hope you're having lovely weekend. Tom
Callus Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 1:30 AM
You are such a good narrator, Tom! This is an excellent eerie write for this time of year. ~ Regards // paul
Cunningham Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 1:54 AM
Thank you very much Paul, have since read about such things happening to people on lonely roads in the middle of nowhere, is it their minds playing tricks or is it something else. Tom
Delaney Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 5:02 PM
Hi Tom: Excellent ghostly tale. Sorry to read you haven’t been feeling well. Take good care of yourself. SuZ
Cunningham Avatar
October 24, 2021 at 1:52 AM
Thank you very much Suz, I'm over the worst now thankfully it wasn't covid. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Daniel Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 4:48 AM
A spooky story, Tom, so is the picture:)
Cunningham Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 5:40 AM
Thank you very much Jo, hope you are keeping well. Tom
Skelly Avatar
October 22, 2021 at 11:51 PM
Nice and spooky for the contest Tom. Enjoyable read...Delice
Cunningham Avatar
October 23, 2021 at 5:40 AM
Thank you very much Delice, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom
Roper Avatar
October 21, 2021 at 9:57 AM
Chilling and enjoyable to read, Tom. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve
Cunningham Avatar
October 21, 2021 at 10:50 AM
Thank you very much Eve im pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom
Proxenos Avatar
October 21, 2021 at 1:27 AM
Hi Tom, please go to soupmail.Blessings, Jenny.
Cunningham Avatar
October 21, 2021 at 1:52 AM
Have sent you a reply Tom
Allison Avatar
October 20, 2021 at 1:43 PM
wow tom I got chills reading your spooky tale, you are such a gifted story teller:-) hugs Jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
October 20, 2021 at 2:10 PM
Thank you very much Jan, Im getting in the mood for Halloween lol. Tom
Calasibetta Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 1:44 PM
Chilling and marvelous! An eerie tale or nightmare? I enjoyed this, read it more than once.... Blessings, Paulette
Cunningham Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 1:50 PM
Thank you very much Paulette, I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Tom
Lamoureux Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 1:27 PM
Yes K am well Tom, I hope you are as well. ;0)
Cunningham Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 1:51 PM
Thank you Richard, just getting over a bronchial infection, spent most of last 3 in bed. Tom
Goldsmith Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 11:13 AM
WOW!!! What a wonderful story/write. You are a wonderful storyteller. You need to write some books. Have a great/blessed autumn day writing away...........
Cunningham Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 11:51 AM
Thank you very much Paula, im happy you enjoyed it. Hope you're having a lovely weekend. Tom
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