Tormented With Troubled Thought

I woke to the raucous roaring of beasts braying in the night
Creepy things crawling over my body.  I cringed at the sight
I fought off diabolic demons who tried to devour my heart
Shadows snared me; I was tormented with troubled thought
Phantoms played on pauper's graves 'til my pulse grew weak
I was petrfied with fear, knowing my death they'd soon seek!
Ghosts and ghouls wailed at me, and scratched upon the walls
I cowered under the quilt when werewolves howled in the halls



October 25, 2020
8 Lines of Spooky Rhyme
Contest sponsor: Tania Kitchin
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Kauffman Avatar
November 11, 2020 at 12:21 PM
This is truly spooky and chilling Jenna -all those frightening things that go bump in the night! So glad you had the armor of your quilt! Congratulations on your win!
Logan Avatar
November 12, 2020 at 12:46 PM
lol Sam. A quilt of armor is all a child needs to be protected from night monsters. Thanks for the comments.
Andresen Avatar
November 6, 2020 at 11:29 AM
- A scary poem ... - Congratulations on your great win in this spooky contest, Jenna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Logan Avatar
November 10, 2020 at 3:52 AM
Thanks so much, Anne-Lise.
La France Avatar
November 6, 2020 at 10:41 AM
Jenna, congratulations on your win in Tania's 8 lines of Spooky contest, with this chilling poem_ Constance
Logan Avatar
November 10, 2020 at 3:52 AM
Thank you, Constance.
Kitchin Avatar
November 5, 2020 at 1:46 PM
Jenna, congratulations on your winning placement with your spooky and creepy poem!
Logan Avatar
November 5, 2020 at 9:55 PM
Thank you for honoring my lines with a placement, Tania.
Rose  Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 8:21 PM
Very spooky indeed brought a shiver to my spine dear Jenna, well written , keep up the great writes,
Logan Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 12:01 PM
Thanks for your encouragement, Pixie.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 11:16 AM
Hello Jenna Login, I feel badly for you to go through this. It should not of happened. Do not comment on his poem. I think you had a spooky dream. Enjoy your day my friend.
Logan Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 12:00 PM
In this case spooky is good. Thanks, Darlene.
Fowler Avatar
October 26, 2020 at 6:34 AM
Very Poe-ish Jenna. I like it! {} Linda
Logan Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 12:00 PM
The creepy crawlers...lol Thanks, Linda.
Y. Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 2:43 PM
Jenna, You have penned some creepy and spooky lines. It “ screams ” nightmare to me. If was reading this I would have the urge to cut on all the lights. I wish you the best of luck in the contest:-) Alexis
Logan Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 11:59 AM
It kind of creeped me out too! Thanks, Alexis.
Mcconnell Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 2:41 PM
Real scary pen Jenna, with great imagery and expression. Hope all safe with you, Blessings, Gordon
Logan Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 11:59 AM
All is well and good with me, Gordon. Thanks!
Koplin Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 11:56 AM
I'm glad I waited until daylight to read this one, spooky indeed. Great job Jenna!
Logan Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 2:26 PM
Sleep with the lights on until after Halloween! Thanks so much, Mark.
Allison Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 11:14 AM
Your lines certainly are creepy! Well penned Jenna:-) hugs jan xx
Logan Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 2:26 PM
Yes, they really are. Thanks a lot for leaving your comments, Jan.
Dome Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 11:09 AM
Wow Jenna. a sure winner. excellent spooky images. I shall sleep with one eye open tonight. scary.
Logan Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 2:25 PM
Hi, Pete!. Thanks. I appreciate your thoughts that it might find a place on the judge's list.
Cunningham Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 9:57 AM
Wow, that was some nightmare Jenna, no strong cheese before bed lol. Good luck Tom
Logan Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 2:25 PM
Cheese, huh? I wasn't aware. Thanks so much for the information and good luck thoughts, Tom.
One Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 9:52 AM
Damn, now that is scary... thankfully not real... Nice entry for this contest...
Logan Avatar
October 25, 2020 at 2:24 PM
I nearly scared myself with the creepy crawlers all over me, and demons trying to eat my heart! lol Thanks for reading and commenting.
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