I saw a ghost with waving arms; Its headless body bore no legs. It waved and danced and beckoned me Before crumpling up among the pegs Its friend and neighbour nearby Changed its shape to lie quite still Then turned around and twisted high Before billowing out as if to KILL. All their friends went wild with glee With flailing arms and bodies shaking Leaping out to flick a tree In invitation as though making, In black night's darkness by full moon Invisible forces tweak their limbs Shirts, pyjamas, towels, sheets Thrashed out and squirmed to silent hymns. The dancing ghosts of dark, dark night Rested then paused - a haunting sight What are you looking at with that daft grin? You said you'd bring the washing IN ! |
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