Sunday, 23 November 2025

THE SCARED HERO


THE SCARED HERO

Laughter
Broke out
In the
Dead of
Night.

Sparkles
Froze
In bed
His little
Eyes
With fear,
Wide.

He sat
Up
Shaking
From head
To toe...

Booglie 
Saw his
Friend 
All afraid,
As he'd 
Woken 
Up too
Startled.

Hey, it's
Just some
Merry maker
Outside
Go back
To sleep,
Go on
Shut your
Eyes. 

Booglie spoke
Softly
And watched
Sparkles
Nod.
He lay
Back down 
With a
Calm sigh.

Booglie
Though
Remained
Up...
Despite
What he'd 
Told Sparkles
He himself
Was 
Terrified!

Heart racing
He took
Quiet
Deep breaths...

Finally Booglie
Fell  asleep 
Where he 
Sat.
In his bed.

Sparkles 
Found him
And woke
Booglie up.

Thank you
Dear friend 
You sat
Awake
Watching
Over me...

Sparkles 
Spoke
Hugging
Booglie. 

What are 
Friends 
For?
Booglie asked
Hugging
Sparkles
Back
As he quietly
Thanked
Daylight!

   FREDERIKA MENEZES 

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