(Phote by Vera Kratochvil at PublicDomainPictures.net)
Three times last night, I thought
I heard your ring, though the phone
was distant and silent. Each time, as
I sought to answer, the ringing ceased.
But in the dread still-dark of dawn,
I answered your call in my dream,
and heard your voice, broken. And in that
moment, the monster that lurked, lunged.
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Written for Friday Flash 55. Got something to say in exactly 55 words? Go tell Mr. KnowItAll.
15 comments:
I have a feeling this is one dream that I'd want to stay far, far away from. Your words sent a shiver that started at that top of my scalp. Frightfully well written, Patti.
eeeepp! sounds like a horror film to me patti...stop answering the phone...smiles.
Patticake...
NO MORE PEPPERONI PIZZA BEFORE BED!!!
Siggy would have a field day with you.
Loved your 55 My Friend.
Thanks for playing, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
Yikes! That's one scary dream...and a scary photo to match. Good one, Patti.
There's a quietness in your words, even with the ringing. If that is a nightmare, I wouldn't want to experience it!
Awesome 55!
You're giving me shivers. Well done!
Don't know what the monster is but it's not good!
Very brillig, with just the right amount of slivy tove.
Amazing ending! Wow!
Your writing is so powerful. This was very poignant.
jinkies!
I think the monster just appeared here a few hours ago. Now to put it back in the dark place where it belongs and not allow it to access the brightening soul that is once again driving me forward to happiness.
What a great spin. What a photograph. I have to investigate that. I do appreciate Vera's photographs. She and her hubby do well, don't they?
Poem on ...
I enjoy much. Thank you! and thanks for your visits and comments. Hugs!
Thank you for sharing.
This is really good. I like the idea of answering the call in the dream. Very eerie. I often have similar dreams myself and they freak me out. Yikes!
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