One dark night, as I lay sleeping,
an invader came a-creeping;
he grabbed hold of both my hands,
(almost made me wet my pants).
Then, the next thing that I knew,
out of bed my husband flew,
fighting with the scary one
who was having so much fun.
Get the light! My husband yelled.
In his arms, he thought he held
the intruder in our bed..
I've got him! He proudly said.
Light went on..to our surprise,
no dark stranger met our eyes.
There was no one anywhere,
just my husband standing there.
We were told the owner stayed
in this room where we now laid.
In this house, the owner died;
could his presence be denied?
So that we could get some rest,
we decided it was best
to let the spirit have his way..
in a new room, we now stay.
Never thought I'd be a host
to a wily, naughty ghost.
Author notes
This is a prewrite but I wasn't able to post it when I clicked "enter prewritten poem". I also wasn't able to use spooky background..had to use default background.
It IS a true story!!!
A contest entry
- FOR HUGH WYLES FAVOURITE’S GROUP ONLY # 11 by huguenauties.
800 points, ended May 12, 2007, 18 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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A true story! This is a shocking tale of horror for real! The verse is light-hearted but no less moving for that. I hope that your ghost is not troublesome now.
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The opening two lines rhythm in the way I read it reminded me of Poe's Raven...NeverMore...
Hugs...Eddy
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Thanks for reading and commenting, Eddy. Now I'm going to read Poe's poem again (at least the first two lines).
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Maureen
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It's a true story? Really? You moved to another room? Crazy ghost, I'd have just called Ghost Busters..."I'm not afraid of no ghost." Sorry, wasn't that from the song?
If I had a house with a real ghost I'd be history real quick because I'm afraid of ghosts.
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Dear Maureen, OOOO a night visitor, very spooky story and I glad your hubby scared him away.
Great poem Maureen that I enjoyed reading.
Hine.
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I'm picturing your hubby wrestling with a ghost...lol
Your story is both amusing and a bit scarey to say the least.I think there really are ghosts and have had a few real ghost/spirit experiences. MY entry here about my cats is one of them.
A superb write, Maureen. Good luck in the contest
Dee
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Naughty ghost. You show a new economy with words, your hand still deft at prying a smile and a peel or two of laughter from me.
PS: can't say as I can blame him, ha ha, nothing wrong with the ghost's eyes.
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LOL
I'm glad my words can make you smile or laugh. "Laughter is like an instant vacation." (I like that quote.) You gave me a much needed lift today. THANKS, ROF! 
Have a great day!
Maureen
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Dear Maureen, WOOO HOOO Your hubby must've got a shock when he realized he was holding a ghost. The cheeky ghost.
Love your poem. it was super to read.
Jen.
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Thanks, Jen!
You say the nicest things! I really enjoy and appreciate your comments!
Maureen
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OHHHH He sounds like he was a naughty ghost, just as well your hubby woke up and it was a good idea that you moved to another room. Great poem Maureen
Thank you for entering the group contest and good luck my dear Soul/Sister.
Joan
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Thank you, my sweet soul sister!
Hope you're having a super weekend!
Love,
Maureen
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Dear Maureen,
To this conclusion I am led
if night-time ghosts you’re prone to get:
Pants are less likely to get wet
if you don’t wear them while in bed..
I think that you were very wise
to choose another sleeping-room,
for ghosts, strange habits oft’ assume
with women, after their demise.
Although he only held your hand
and took no further liberty
if, in the bed he'd made you pee,
your husband might not understand.
My granddad would provide a pan,
for he’s a perfect gentleman.
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As you can see, I find your story/poem very thought-provoking. I think you were brave to stay in the house!
I read a story once about an amorous ghost who used to climb into bed with the wife unknown to the husband. I presume he got in the other side!!
Good luck in the contest.
Applause, love and hugs, XXX Hugh R.
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Dear Hugh,
Loved your poem and your comment! Thanks for the smiles!
Love and hugs,
Maureen
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Dagnabbit...... I am calling ghostbusters...and you are all busted... dang...I am goign to pretend none of thse are true....
great job..... anyone seen my pants? Yer all skeered em off...they went runnning down the hall without me.
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love it
Love true stories like this one sis...
Enjoyed the read from start to finish
Best of luck in the contest
Love ya
Your sis
Susan~~~~
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