Stormy Night

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Lightning illuminates the room

The toybox, the nightstand, the bed

A wimper comes from under the sheets

The little boy covers his head



His breath falls short

When he hears the house creak

Or was that the closet door?

He makes a muffled squeak



Lightning strikes once again

Causing him to jump

Losing balance, he falls to the ground

Landing with a 'thump.'



Face to face with the floor

He clenches shut his eyes

Something scuttles under the bed

He slowly starts to rise



"It's not real" The toddler thinks aloud

While climbing into bed

But as soon as lightning strikes again

The covers are back over his head.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

I thought it was rather cute. 2005

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Aww this one was cute :) but sad at the same time. What inspired you to write something like this?