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Who Would Know

Nobody's here Who would know The house is quiet What's to stop you The neighbors gone too What's to stop you Their shades are drawn Who would know The streetlights barely flicker Who would know There's a crescent moon tonight What's to stop you S-l-o-w-l-y you open the cabinet What's to stop you Silence rules the room Who would know You hold your breath Who would know OK, exhale... What's to stop you O! What was that? You jump a foot ~ No, nobody there, just a creak Who would know

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Heidi Sands

Date: 6/17/2021 3:54:00 PM

Suspenseful temptation throughout this poem. You have shown it well :)

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2021 6:52:00 PM

Hey, I'm in my Alfred Hitchock phase now. (Hope it doesn't last too long). ~ Tony Perkins

L Milton Hankins

Date: 6/17/2021 12:26:00 PM

When self-discipline is tested to the fullest, Gershon. Most of us have experienced what you are writing about, so we thank you...even though we don't know what tempted us.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2021 6:12:00 PM

I know what tempted you... That's right -- 'What' tempted you! -- What is in the cabinet? What?! lol. What-me-Worry?

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 6/17/2021 7:35:00 AM

That moment when true character is tested.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2021 6:07:00 PM

That's right, Kenneth. As my tax accountant always says, "Who would know?" shrugging his shoulders. Drives me nuts. :) gw

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/17/2021 3:07:00 AM

I like it that we don't fully know what it is, and yet, we feel the guilt about it.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2021 6:02:00 PM

Yes, ma'am. This remains an enigma wrapped in a riddle. ~ gw

Alexis Y.

Date: 6/16/2021 8:39:00 PM

Hi Gershon, I really liked the flow of this write, the element of surprise. The repeating lines of “ Who Would Know” and What’s To Stop You.” Was so engaging and compelled the reader to go on to find out the answer to both questions. Good twist at the end; I wasn’t expecting that “ who.” Well done. I enjoyed the read. I liked this a lot:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/17/2021 5:59:00 PM

I am moving into Alfred Hitchcock mode, Alexis. lol. Thanks! :) gw