Things That Scare You In the Night

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I was laying in my bed one night when something gave me quite a fright; a shadow moved against the wall that looked like it was ten feet tall! A creaking noise then raised my hair, it sounded like it was a stair. The wind outside was whistling by and just when I thought I would cry, I came to know I'd be OK; that I would live to see the day. Those things that made me so upset were simple things I can forget: The shadows can’t cause any harm, the wind is no cause for alarm, the sounds I hear are not a creep, and now I can go back to sleep.

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Sylvia Coulstock

Date: 6/15/2018 2:00:00 AM

Another important subject aptly expressed in a simple rhyme.I must confess,I can’t really rationalise it unless I have too much imagination,but even to this day- I’m a grandmother- and I am afraid of the dark.But that’s between you and me,wouldn’t want the grandchildren to know.

Cary Snowden
Date: 6/15/2018 12:07:00 PM

I'll keep your secret! -Truth be told, there is a time or two when I notice I have quickened my pace up the stairs as I am closing up for the night. I always smile at the top as I realize I have done it again. Thank you, Sylvia, for another fun note. -Cary

Laura Breidenthal

Date: 6/11/2018 2:09:00 AM

Oooh, spooky! A nice, relieving ending. The wind can be spooky sometimes, but soothing too. Always, Laura

Cary Snowden
Date: 6/11/2018 9:40:00 AM

Thank you again, Laura! I can't wait for Halloween to lean into the scary stuff full tilt - I'm planning to skirt a few shadowy corners to see if I can match your darker convictions. I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Thanks for the note! -Cary

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/8/2018 5:17:00 PM

You clearly have a gift for putting thoughts into words! Aloha! Rico

Cary Snowden
Date: 6/8/2018 6:42:00 PM

Thank you, Rico! –Cary