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Open Poetry #33
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cusick
Senior Member
since 2003-07-27
Posts 668
0 posted 2004-10-08 05:01 AM



No moon tonight
Empty shadowy streets
a challenge to my
jangling nerves,
distant footsteps almost
a comfort, giving life
to my barren world.

Fear drives me as
I hasten my steps,
brought to a halt as
the screech of an owl
freezes my thumping heart.

Footsteps nearer
lending vigour to my flight,
reapers kiss a
deadly caress.
I almost reach home.

© Copyright 2004 cusick - All Rights Reserved
Susan Caldwell
Member Rara Avis
since 2002-12-27
Posts 8348
Florida
1 posted 2004-10-08 06:15 AM

You know why I liked this?

I can so relate.

I did a lot of walking in the wee hours when I was in the Navy...sometimes I got so scared I ran!  Sometimes I just carried a very big knife..

"cast me gently into the morning, for the night has been unkind"
~Sarah McLachlan~
cusick
Senior Member
since 2003-07-27
Posts 668
2 posted 2004-10-08 09:12 AM

It sounds very frightening Susan, at least this is just fiction. Thanks for reading. Maggie
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