3WW 10-31

Just babysitting
For a beautiful infant
When it all began

The storm outside windy
Slamming the shutters loudly
When the phone first rang

A deep scratchy voice
Probably just teenagers
But it continued

More calls to bother
Until I called the police
To get a trace made

A cell phone of course
Promises made to call back
After tracking it

On my way upstairs
To check out the baby's crib
The phone rang again

Police had traced
The call to inside the house
They were on the way

I broke out my gun
Ready to scare back whoever
Was fucking with me

Picked up the baby
Only to be confronted
By a cloaked stranger

Gave him two warnings
Before I fired the shot
Shattering his leg

Kicked him as I passed
Child in hand waited outside
For the backup cops

OOps, I had a brain
Guess he wasn't aware that
Women can kick ass

8 comments:

pia said...

The ending threw me. Enjoyed the pacing and the story

YOA said...

Yep, you had me going! I suppose because of your recent remark about babies being on your mind, I had you pictured as I was reading, clear until I got to the last line !!! Well done - I bet no one saw that coming!

Tumblewords: said...

I didn't see it coming! I liked the tension building, the conversational style, the quickness of the words.

TC said...

OOps, I had a brain
Guess he wasn't aware that
Women can kick ass


LOL

Good for her!

Bone said...

This reminded me of a scene from some horror movie, I think. Except for the ending.

Truefaith1963 said...

You caught me out with the ending as well! Great stuff

Naquillity said...

Loved this new twist to an old horror film. Ending was perfect. I am glad she was able to protect her and the baby. Keep up the good work.

Michelle

Marcia (MeeAugraphie) said...

I didn't see it coming either, but I was glad to read the ending.

I just hope my brain engages if I were ever to be in a situation like that. I have told it to.