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Here is my entry: (If this looks familiar, it's because it's a modified version of a poem I submitted in the 2021 Madness Poetry Contest)
Thud! Thud! THUD! IN THE CELLAR! (WC 193)
by Michelle S. Kennedy
I'm lying under covers
and all prepared to sleep—
when suddenly, I hear a "Thud!"
as I am counting sheep.
Out from cozy blankets,
I creep across my floor.
With listening ears, I hide my fears,
while opening the door.
Now squinting in the darkness,
cobwebs tangle 'tween my toes.
Is this a trick? I'm feeling sick
as dread inside me grows.
"Thud! THUD!" It's getting louder.
I tiptoe in slow motion...
What I really need right now
is courage in a potion!
I grab my bat, trip on my cat
and tumble down the stairs.
Halloween is full-on now—
It's caught me unawares!
From the darkness, "Thud! Thud! THUD!"
The pounding seems to last.
Dare I peek, or should I speak?
I have to think— and fast!
I step inside the cellar,
afraid this can't be good.
Though scared to death, I hold my breath
(as anybody would.)
I slowly flick the light switch on and then I laugh out loud. "BOO!" they giggle with delight. I stand amongst a crowd.
"Happy Halloween!" they shriek. And "Happy Birthday too!" "We couldn't let you sleep without a prank from us to you!"