Ghosts

Hello Poetry Lovers

A creepy theme for me, I admit, but an irresistible prompt from Instagram. Thank you for that @growyourpoetry.

So I began to think – what if that ghostly intruder was more rude and annoying than frightening? I think most of us would give it what for!!

And this what I attempted to do. Please read on

Your Ghost Still Haunts Me

Your ghost still haunts me
I’d rather you were behind bars 
Or sleeping peacefully somewhere 
Not going through my knickers and bras 

Your manners are appalling 
Do not take things that aren’t yours 
I always did see right through you 
And I wish you wouldn’t walk through doors. 

At the very least, you could do a light tap 
A courtesy before you entered 
Stop taking all my best sheets 
That’s you all over, self-centred 

I’ll get the vicar round with holy water 
He’ll take on the role of exorcist 
That’ll fix you and your ectoplasm 
I’m fed up with you taking the piss

HM 2025

I hope you enjoyed that, PL’s. However, the truth is I would run a mile! I wouldn’t have a go at it, that’s for sure! Your own ghost poems welcome!

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