Alice on the Stairs

Alice came
from nowhere
and teetered on
the top of stairs.
Back and forth
her balance shook
so I gave her
a little push.

Head over foot
she toppled down
each step a thump
the only sound
Except the giggles
from my lips
and the crack
of breaking hips.

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An excerpt from "My Ghastly Nursery Rhymes". Happy Halloween and enjoy.