DOLLY
You thought I was asleep
But I peeked from beneath the sheets
And saw you move
© 2017 Rebecca Herzog. All rights reserved.
Click HERE to read this month's interview with Carrie Clickard. Her DMC challenge is to write a poem about a person, place, or thing that spooked you as a child.
Post your poem on our October 2017 padlet. While some contributions will be featured as daily ditties this month, all contributions will be included in a wrap-up celebration on Friday, October 27th, and one lucky participant will win a personalized copy of her enchanting new picture book from Holiday House:
Gah! Talky Tina is back! (Did you ever see that Twilight Zone episode?) Ruined me for life. Thanks for the memories, Rebecca! LOL
ReplyDeleteAaaaah...I know that Twilight Zone episode! Super creepy. Rebecca, you've made me want to cram all of my son's stuffed animals in a closet and lock the door!
DeleteI do remember that episode! Love the Twilight Zone!
DeleteI am so scared of old dolls your poem is wonderful
ReplyDeleteSo perfect in such a few words. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis was a fun poem to write. When I was young, I was terrified that my dolls would come to life while I was asleep. I would always tuck them in nicely and make sure the covers weren't over their faces., That way, if they ever came to life that would be like "this little girl takes care of us, we won't hurt her...this time."
ReplyDeleteAnother quick creepy doll story. I once found a pile of doll torsos and another pile of their pulled off appendages in my then 3-year-old's room. I asked her why she did this and she said "So they don't get up and walk around at night, Mommy."
ReplyDeleteYour killin' me with these stories, Rebecca! Funny how the doll anxiety passed down from mother to daughter, but you each dealt with it in your own ways! Gotta love your 3-year-old's proactive solution. :D
DeleteSo creepy in so few words! Good job!
ReplyDeleteLove the creep factor and your daughter's story adds a whole new dimension! Great job!
ReplyDelete