"the Old Farm"

I sat by the fire one dark, stormy night reading a book which filled me with fright- My dog was snoozing on the rug by the door, the cat was meowing and pacing the floor- The lightning it dazzled as the thunder did crack, a sudden chill wind had crawled up my back; I sat up with a start, spilling my cup which splashed on the dog, waking him up! He started to barking and chasing the cat, who jumped on the curtain and tore it in fact- Now I yelled at them both as I reached for the broom, bringing silence once more while sweeping the room- The clock had struck twelve when a knocking I hear, getting louder and louder as I slowly crept near; Throwing the latch I peeked out with much care, greatly surprised, seeing no one out there- I was very relieved while resuming my book when a scratch at my window urged me to look- I peered ever so close at that sinister face, all green and ferocious, an ogre from space- The dog stood there laughing and trimming my hair, and the cat was a'whistling while dancing in air; I then closed my eyes and started chanting, I think when a monkey appeared, all portly and pink- I cried in despair and leapt from my seat, while a rooster was crowing and pecking my feet; I readied myself to fly like a rocket, when a mouse started singing and jumped in my pocket- I won't tell you no more, I just don't recall except for a frog, who was fifteen feet tall- Twas only a dream and I awoke in my bed, my dog snoring beside me, my cat lickin' my head- The sights I have seen are no cause for alarm, I've spent many a year on this haunted old farm!