What Was That

It is the end of a twelve-hour shift
It is the hour I’ve been dreading
I don’t mean to be superstitious
but how is traveling home alone 
at night, a good idea?
Specially past an open field
Heading home bound
Something followed me home unawares
All I wanted is to rest
In my one room shack my wife and kids
Are already in bed
My wife woke up because my wheelchair was
Making a squeaky noise
She was cross 
And I enjoyed watching her in her tired poise
A careful whisper sorry did suffice
Off to bed I was on my left side fast asleep
Did not stop to eat was past midnight
Something pressed me down with a grip so tight
A chill went down my spine caused me to fright
The hair on my neck was raised
Could only manage a small stifle squeal
Help Shirleen!!
She could only hear me by the third attempt
Matt what is it?
I am not afraid of no ghosts but
W what w was that?!!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 4/6/2017 3:46:00 PM
The unseen world.... : ) What forces are there?
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Phatt Matt
Date: 8/25/2017 3:52:00 PM
gripping suspense man...
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