Haunted

Alone within the darkness,
Surrounded by those walls.
The house that once belonged to him,
Now echoes phantom squalls.

Footsteps heard outside my door,
And muffled voices in the air.
Into the hall, I peered out,
But there was no one there.

Curiously searching to no avail,
Looking for a familiar figure.
Around me, the air chilled,
And in my ear.... a whisper.

Instantly, I froze with fear,
Not knowing what to do.
Wishing I would have stayed in bed,
Instead of trying to pursue.

Gaining the needed courage,
I bolted for the door.
Tripping and stumbling along the way,
As I ran like I never had before.

By Kasie F