Driving through the lonely night,
‘til dawning rays doth shine.
A country road that leads me home,
to warmth and sleep divine.
My company, my radio,
With tunes that sooth my soul.
Until the moment fate steps in,
and dreams of sleep are stole.
First the engine splutters still,
The radio but static.
My compass spinning like a wheel,
my brain on automatic.
What the Hell is going on?
This car is nearly new.
Okay, I drove three hundred miles,
but that’s the job I do.
A shadow passing overhead,
so silent in its wake.
And so I step into the road,
with fear that makes me shake.
A burning light doth penetrate,
and hold my body still.
My feet no longer touch the ground,
I’m pulled against my will.
With no control, I float aboard,
so weightless in the gloom.
Hands that grip me in the dark,
and lead me to this room.
I find myself on table strapped,
as naked as when born.
Big black eyes in sockets grey,
so cold, survey my scorn.
A light so bright, can’t close my eyes,
my mouth is open wide.
As drilling starts on open teeth,
and slits expose insides.
Helpless to the pain I feel,
and probes that make me blush.
Nerves so raw to everything,
that cuts my voice to hush.
Suddenly I scream aloud,
and waken in my car.
Disjointed memories in my mind,
no sign of any scars.
So I drive as nightmares fade,
to home and bed-ward bound.
Uneasy in my train of thought,
my breath the only sound.
Author notes
Author: Fritz O'Skennick...
'Fate can make a plaything of a man's life' Travis Walton, 1977...
Pic Credit: http://www.thelivingmoon.com/41pegasus/04images/Carr/beamship3b.jpg
In a list
A contest entry
- Picture Prompt - UFO's, Aliens.... by aboomer.
700 points, ended November 17, 2008, 10 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Sci Fi/Fantasy Extravaganza II by Dark Otter.
700 points, ended December 5, 2008, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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excellent job
anf a nice little gold shiny thingy
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Good story!
But it is competing against your other works. I like everything but the archaic language in this. It doesn't work in a scifi alien abduction story.
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Your Gold for this was well placed. A good story line and well written and the flow superb. Well done. Sheila
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I love the way the first stanza sets a scene of a pleasant drive, and then twists the tale into something much more sinister in a mere two lines. Jyust goes to show that a true talent can say in a few words what it would take us mere mortals a lifetime to convey
What a horrible thought, to be at an aliens mercy! I shall be avoiding the scenic route home from now on!
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Ouch !
That made my teeth hurt
just the thought of it made me
cringe..I love the story
and of course the way you
write is always impressive!
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spooky! Very fitting write for the picture for sure 
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WOW unique poem that I have ever read, powerful with vivid images, scary yet beautifully written
talented writer
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Wonderful flow, great images! Although I must admit to 'cringing' in spots...lol....but that's a sign of an excellent job on your part.
I really can't say much more than Great Job! In my top group.
Thank you for your entry. Best wishes in the contest.
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Another masterpiece. I love your pieces that tell such a crystal clear story in perfect rhyme. Your rhyme is so solid that the tempo of your pieces flow wonderfully. I must say I enjoy your longer work much more than the haiku's you do, because I am always greedy for more, more, more! Nevertheless, I hate the pic. The fact that it inspired such greatness from you just goes to show how well you can do exactly what you do. I will anxiously await the next...
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You always do an amazing job with your pieces big brother!! This is truly well written and so amazing!! You are truly incredible!! You have such amazing talent!! I love you so much hugs and kisses!!
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I think that you did a great job with this thank you for sharing and good luck to you in the contest best wishes always be well
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This is brilliant! You got in everything, I found myself smiling in some parts and cringing in others, strapped in the birthday suit made me smile for one, but did it have to be teeth! A chilling air to this, superbly penned hunni, all the best in the contest
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Brilliant
You my wonderful friend never fail me, I so wanted to see what you made of this image.
You told the story, filled my mind with that ride..
Wishing you all the best in this contest
Julie
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