Colleen’s Weekly Poetry Challenge: It’s the third week of the month! Time for a #PhotoPrompt
The clouds reflected the light of a full moon. For a while longer, I’ll be able to spot them at a distance, but that meant they would be able to see me, too. It’s difficult to know who’s side the moon’s on. As I searched for refuge, I moved quickly dissolving into shadows whenever I heard their creepy grunts and shrieks. The night was hot and humid making me feel sticky and sofocated. I couldn’t help thinking it might be too late for me to make it to safety tonight.
A golden light shone brightly in the distance. My heart rapped against my ribs in anticipation. It could be a safe house. I followed the light, and saw a house lit like a beacon beckoning me to come. A scream cut through the night sky followed by numerous growls. They were close. I gasped and hurried. The house seemed to bend forward like a mother trying to reach for her child to bring him to the security of her arms. If I could make it to the light I’d be safe. I heard a crash to my right, a garbage can rolled in my direction spilling its garbage and stench along the way. More growling sounds came from the gloom to my left. Behind me, I heard the unmistakable sounds of feet pounding the ground. I bolted down the bumpy uneven paving stones. Exhaustion threatened to wear me out as my legs turned to lead. They lurked in the shadows all around me. I don’t think I’m going to make it.
A
light shines
giving me
hope that I may
survive this nightmare
It guides me to safety
A house of refuge from pain
offering protection from death
by zombies in this apocalypse
Thank you for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed the post. Have a great day!
What a fabulous story and Nonet, Sis. I wondered what was going on… zombies… YIKES! LOL! I hope you had fun writing. Love it. ❤
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I had a great time writing this small piece this morning. I wanted the poem to make the big reveal. 😉 I’m happy you enjoyed it. Thank you, Sis! ❤ xo
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It was perfect fun for Friday morning. I’m writing my Syllabic poetry book. The perfect interlude. 😀 ❤
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That’s wonderful, Colleen! Sounds like a fun project. Happy Writing!
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Thanks, Vashti. ❤
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I love this, Vashti! It was a surprise what they were running from. I had a lot of guesses, but was wrong, which is always good! Have a great weekend xo
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I’m ecstatic that I was able to surprise you. I wanted to create suspense, and let the poem reveal the creature. Thank you! You have a fabulous weekend, too! ❤ xo
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Excellent, Vashti.
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Thank you, John! Have a fantastic weekend! 😀 xo
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Very spooky and scary story, Vashti. I was nervous for him and wanted him to make it to the safety! Yes, it didn’t reveal until the last line of your poem! Well done. ❤
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Yay! Thank you, Miriam. I’m excited that you enjoyed the post. Have a fabulous weekend, my friend! ❤ xo
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Yeah, it was mini mystery story.💖
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My goodness, you had me so pulled into this that I could almost hear the growls
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Woo-who! That’s always great to hear. Thank you! Have a terrific weekend, and watch out for zombies! 😉 ❤
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More, more, Vashti! Great work!
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That makes me so happy, Olga! Thank you, my sweet friend. I hope you’re having a terrific Friday night! Enjoy the weekend! ❤
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Your flash fiction is spot on Vashti, love your style of veiling the truth. The image is so creepy! Yikes!
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That’s so cool, Balroop! Thank you. Have a happy Friday and weekend! ❤
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That was intense. I hoped they were raccoons or something.
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Raccoons?😂 I don’t think so, buddy. It’s hard to build tension in such a short story so I appreciate it. Thank you! Have a fantastic weekend!
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I enjoyed this little story and poem. You did an awesome job drawing me in and making me feel the narrator’s angst. 🙂
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That’s great to know, Yvette. Thank you❣️Have a great weekend!😊
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oh gosh, yes, i enjoyed this very much
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Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Jude. Thank you! 😀
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my pleasure vashti
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Wow, Vashti! You did a great job of taking this prompt to the dark side! Well-done!
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Thank you, Jan. I love zombie stories. 🙂 xo
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Fantastic. After a long break from writing (and reading blogs) I’m reemerging. Glad to have found you. : )
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Hi, Robert! Welcome back to the writing and blogging world. I’m glad you’ve found me too. Happy writing! 😀
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Oh wow, Vashti, very creepy and well done.
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Thank you, Robbie! I was going for creepy. 😀 xo
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Awesome story and poem, Vashti. High five, my friend! Wishing you a fabulous week ahead. xo
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Hi, Natalie! Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Enjoy Fridayjr and the weekend, my friend! ❤
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Nicely done, Vashti!
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Thank you, Mark! 😀
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Wow! Vashti, both the poem and prose were intense … I’m sure I was grabbing the seats of my chair tightly as she neared the house, yet all the sounds around! Yikes! A great and inspired response to the prompt!
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Thank you, Annika! Yay! I’m glad you felt the tension. I appreciate your visit and comment. ❤
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I loved the prose part of this, Vashti. How chilling! I have to say I laughed at the last line of the etheree. Perfect! A fun post.
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Thank you, Diana. I’m ecstatic that you enjoyed the post! Have a happy Friday and weekend! ❤
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