The Shade Poem by james d nall,jr

Exploring an old farmhouse, as a kid
Out of the corner of my eye, it did
Moving quickly, out of sight
It gave me, such a fright
Outside, the sun was high
Inside, we heard a sigh
Each new room, we went in
Forced a battle, to rage within
Knowing there was, in this house
Something more, than just a mouse
Slipping through shadows, with ease
Sending words, disguised in the breeze
Playing with us, their hide and seek game
Hearing the squeak, of an old weather vane
Gentle laughter, sometimes we heard
Or the call of what sounded, like a bird
Maybe we all just imagined, it took place
Even the fingers, tracing my face
Butterfly kisses, on my cheeks
Their gentleness, thought of for weeks
I never returned, to the old farmhouse
Left it for The Shades and the mouse