A Sound in the Bushes

A scary experience! (Humor)

A Sound in the Bushes

 

By Elton Camp

 

I take this walk most every day.

It helps worrisome cares to allay.

Today’s the first I have heard

A sound different from a bird.

 

Unless my ear misconceives

It is the rustling of fall leaves.

But what could be around

To make that type of sound?

 

Perhaps a convict on the lam?

Or my neighbor, Crazy Sam?

Maybe a ferocious wild beast

That’s on the search for a feast?

 

Though it makes me quake,

Might it be a rattlesnake?

A skunk would be more tolerable

Even if it sprays its odor horrible.

 

I decide it’s best to walk on by

To find the source I won’t try.

Then a sound nearly makes my heart stop.

From the bushes and on the road, a plop.

 

The creature of whatever kind

It is now walking right behind.

I don’t dare look back to see

What is now following me.

 

There is nobody I can call for help

Although it matches step-for-step.

I decide it’s best not to know

So, shaking, down the road I go.

 

Cold and wet touches my hand.

It’s almost more than I can stand.

I turn around all ready to fight

What is causing me such fright.

 

Then I gasp at the sight

And smile with delight.

My friendly old hound

My location has found.