I'm Off! Poem by Denis Martindale

Today was the worst day of my life.
I was on my weekend nature walk as usual,
When I saw strange opaque, shape-shifting, twinkling figures,
Each transmitting their weak lights in the distance.
I'd seen similar figures on the Weird Or What? show.
That's the paranormal TV series on Freeview.
I was immediately concerned for my safety.
I can assure you that I didn't stick around.
The hairs on the back of my neck indicated how terrified I was.
Even though I had my camera with me, I swiftly turned around
And ran away as fast as I could towards my car.
Believe me, I drove away like a bat out of Hell…
And I ain't never going back!


Denis Martindale. December 2021.