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This week's homework on the bush poetry site I go to was .. Outsider, looking in.

OUTSIDER, LOOKING IN
Leonie Parker - © - Thursday, 28 August 2008

There’s a face outside the window
With a dark and evil grin
Cloaked in night and mystery;
Outsider, looking in!

A face that invites terror,
So the fears and doubts begin
And sleep is surely banished;
Outsider, looking in!

Can that be bat wings beating?
Or some unearthly kin
With wings and teeth and talons;
Outsider, looking in!

Is this some sort of punishment?
For unrepentant sin,
Or just imagination.
Outsider, looking in!

Pull up the blankets quickly
And hide yourself within.
Pray it’s gone next time you peek.
Outsider, looking in!

Or maybe gain dutch courage
Pour a stiff tonic and gin
And face the bloody possum
Outsider, looking in!

butchiesmom

I read this and thought it was so freakin cute! I love how you build up the suspense with keeping the reader wondering what's actually outside the window then in the last two lines showing what's actually there, lol.

Too funny, Leonie!
Gail

writing4fun

Thanks Gail,

Sometimes I think the people who set the homework must tear their hair out with me. The topic screamed out to be taken seriously and when I started the poem I had that in mind, ghost or ghoul or something, but in the end I just couldn't help myself. Still I'm glad it gave you a giggle.

Bear

That is very cute thanks I needed a chuckle today fantastic penning Writing4fun
hugs kisses
bear