An Almost Scary Story
Lanterns
As she entered the room, she paused, to light the lantern
Remembering how it felt to be alone in the dark
It shadowed her face, like October’s Jack o lantern
A season she’s feared, since that night in the park
Strolling down the path, off to go to a party
Years later the memories are easy to spark
As she walked through the woods, she stopped, hearing a snicker
Squinting her eyes, peering into the dark
When from behind, she felt something hit her
The last thing she remembered was a small light, flickering
She says, she awakened to a room full of flowers
Some figures in the room seemed to be bickering
A small lantern lit the room as she curled up, cowered
She now noticed, each flower was old and withering
She tried to get up but did not have the power
They all turned and noticed, when she started moving
They sat her up, though she wasn’t sure of the hour
They started to talk, but her ears had started to ring
Their faces distorted as the light crossed their features
She screamed out in fear, “you should all let me free”
When from out of nowhere appeared another creature
She took off her mask and said, “honey, it’s me”
Turned out this creature was just Jenny’s mother
She’d come from a party when she heard of the tree
Jenny in her haste, ran the path in bad weather
Was smacked by a limb when the wind broke it free
Moral of the story, you should always stick together
And carry a lantern to be sure you can see
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (6)
Very nice, loved the twist in plot at the end. 😉😉
One must always have a buddy with them now a days whatever we are doing.
Kelli, every time I read something from you I smile thinking, I am so glad you’re back. This is witty and funny but easily could have went so wrong for the child
I thought this one would go much darker, but glad she’s okay! Learned her lesson the hard way! 🧡
I would laugh, but poor child being smacked by a tree. Funny and witty. Unique take. One small correction. 2nd to last line. Moral/morel. Lovely poem.
Clever!