I think I will regret this

Despite the warnings,

 I still sneak out later in the night.

My host is asleep,

 so I am able to take the elevator,

   and finally reach the escalator.

I look at the slumbering beast,

  and reach out to touch his shoulder.

Then, 

 his eyes open.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Everyone has some form of purple people eater in the night . . . out here where elevators & escalators are not in vogue, we tip-toe up a rocky shale fire trail trying to keep the chaparral between us & it. But the monster always stirs . . . otherwise stories would be boring! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Jon Roggie]

This is where it shows I get lazy. I should have combined all of these into a chapter. It is a fun story to tell, and you can't help yourself. You keep adding things!

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

The title sets a tone.
Purple Gorilla, Moby Grape.
Campfire crackling inopportune.
Jocularity encapsulated.

[Jon Roggie]

Once in awhile, you just need to have some fun!

[Jon Roggie]

I would like to remind everyone I am writing about a giant purple gorilla.

[flaco]

I like it all by itself . no more needs to be added

[Jon Roggie]

I blame myself for this. You start to tell a story,
and off we go!

[Lyn Anderson]

He looked at me with one weepy eye. There was only a dark hole where the other should be. The thing's face was covered in oozing sores. His breath was foul. His grin was a thing of horror stories and tall tales...

[Jon Roggie]

The purple gorilla is more cuddly. Yes, he could rip your arm off, but he is more playful!

[Lyn Anderson]

Cuddly shmuddly lol

[Jon Roggie]

I try to get people to write. Somehow, a story with a purple gorilla attracts attention.

[Lyn Anderson]

You know i love you.

[Jon Roggie]

Same back to you! I am simply glad people enjoyed this old story!

[Jon Roggie]

Believe it, or not, this is one of those campfire stories. You get to embellish it as you go along. I have no clue who did the original.

[Jon Roggie]

I can't even tell a ridiculous tale without being side tracked. Thank you Gee, and Christine.

[Gee]

He smiles and gently takes my hand. From somewhere music starts playing, LIonel Richie singing " 3 times a lady"
" Relax, dance with me. Hold me close, nibble my ear, whisper sweet nothings, pretend you love me if only for three minutes"
I relaxed, "okay "

[Jon Roggie]

Now, I have an image in my head. A purple gorilla singing Lionel Richie. It would be classic. Somebody get a major advertiser on the phone!

[Chris Shaw]

what big eyes he had ....

[Jon Roggie]

This is what happens when I try to tell a campfire story.