The Shed 7

a reply to: fossilera
I was at a used book store like that. Most of the books were in the basement and it was somewhat maze like. I'm not sure if that contributed to the feeling but it was creepy. It was creepy upstairs, too, though; like something following me around.

A couple of days ago I posted an unfinished poem here... I would like to post it again now, as I think I've finished it!


She peeked to the left, and then peeked to the right.
What was going on? There was no one in sight!
She slowly stepped inside, one foot before the other.
Kneeling by the couch, she blew some dust from the cover.
Apparently no one had been here, not for many moons!
Even the pixies lay dormant, sleeping snug in their cocoons.
She tiptoed back outside, as silent as she could be.
Sighing, disheartened, she gazed at the nearby tree.
Curiously, the remains of a faerie party lay bare.
Tiny furniture lay scattered, little chairs here and little chairs there.
She crept ever closer, this riddle would be set right.
As she bent down lower, a loud crash caused her great fright!
She quickly jumped up, and hastily span around.
Towering tall and bright red, a dragon had landed upon the ground.
Appearing quite out of breath, smoke steamed from his nose.
Taken quite aback, she wiped his ash from her clothes.
In grunts and rasps, his voice boomed with a plea.
“Hark, Magister Kaelci! Leave this reverie!
People have gone missing, I’m sure that you’ve noticed.
Climb up betwixt my horns, and keep your eyes focused.
We can soar through the air, through the very sky!
We can gaze across the lands, see all that beneath us lie!
We will travel over the mountains, over the blue of the sea!
Over the forests and deserts, perhaps we will return by tea!”
Nodding seriously to the dragon, she carefully climbed atop his head.
Seated snugly between his horns, his shining scales glowed a bright red.
His giant wings flapped loudly, a boom that echoed in her ears.
Within moments they were flying, the safe aura of the beast allayed all her fears.
They travelled high and travelled low, their eyes moving across the land.
They spent hours exploring everywhere, but their hunt was not going as planned.
A hundred creatures of fantasy came forth, gazing up at the wondrous sight.
Of the robed girl upon a dragon’s head, brightly shining against the sun’s light.
There was no sign of those who were missing, though their journey had been widespread.
Sadly they circled back around, and ventured back toward the Shed.
They retreated back over the mountains, across the deserts and the seas.
When her heart began to pound loudly, and her eyes suddenly filled with tears.
For in the enclosing distance, cheerful laughter could be heard all ‘round.
Here were all of the Shedlanders! At last they had been found.
They had never disappeared you see, the friendships and love within.
The dragon of red landed hurriedly, and Kaelci ran to meet her kin.
Cheer and merriment ensued, as all the friends were united.
All joyfully danced into the Shed, at last the flames had reignited!

a reply to: Skid Mark

I was creeped out too at a old bookstore in Seattle once. I loved the feeling and I even bought The Turn Of The Screw book.

Here is the review.
WORDS WORDS WORDS IS THE HOUSE HAUNTED WORDS WORDS WORDS WORDS WORDS IS SHE CRAZY WORDS WORDS WORDS WORDS ARE THEY ALL CRAZY WORDS WORDS WORDS NO IT MUST BE HAUNTED WORDS WORDS WORDS NO SHE MUST BE CRAZY WORDS WORDS WORDS WORDS WORDS WORDS CRAZY WORDS SICKNESS WORDS WORDS WORDS DEATH THE END.

Source of review
www.goodreads.com...

a reply to: Quantum12
That's a lot of words lol. What a review.

a reply to: Skid Mark

Lol, no kidding a lot of WORDS, how is your girl?

Wonderful poem Kaelci!

Hello Q and Skid. I'm back tracking and getting caught up.

a reply to: kaelci

Another amazing part of your writing skills and intelligent mind is here. Really good!

a reply to: Quantum12

How you feeling today Q?

a reply to: Night Star

To be honest, I am ill. Ill over the way some people get greedy. In life I was taught to make my own way in life and never depend on anyone but myself. Some people never learned this. I will get over it. It just makes me sad. Other than that I am ok.

How are you?

a reply to: Quantum12
She's fine, thanks. There was a riot in the city she's in the other day. Some cops killed a college student and everything went nuts. It didn't get near her though, thankfully.

a reply to: Skid Mark

Wow that is crazy, glad she is ok!

a reply to: Night Star
Howdy. Keeping out of trouble?

a reply to: Quantum12
She was at work when it happened. I guess they're protesting because they think the prime minister is selling them out.

Q, yes, greed is a horrible thing. Sadly, some people never learn.

Wolfie, glad your Sweetie is ok. That's scary!

a reply to: Night Star
Yeah it is. I wasn't able to get online yesterday so I couldn't talk to her. I worried all day.

a reply to: Skid Mark

Could you talk to her today?

a reply to: Quantum12
I talked to her for a bit. She's at work now.

Martin, loved the faery pic! Our ocean here is really cold!!

Kim, saw where you were feeling down. You have your Shed family who cares very much about you. If you need to talk, you can share in here or a PM.

I missed True again. GRRRR! Waves across the pond! Waves at Timely too!

Hi Wis! I'll go with you and Bird to help Kim and look after the animals!

OMG, Zazz, those animals pics were awesome! Is that a lynx in one of them? HUGE!!!!!

Hello Clownfish!

Foss, it's been quite a well little buddy! So good to see you! I'm glad you are sticking to the violin! Ooooooh, a haunted bookstore, how cool is that? I'd be hanging out there all the time. I love my books and love ghosties! LOL

To each and everyone of you, much love to you and sorry I keep missing some of you!

Oh Wolfie, you must have been worried sick! At least you got to talk to her for a little bit today. You must have been so relieved!

a reply to: Night Star
Yes I was; both worried sick and relieved I got to talk to her finally.