The Haunted House

We all think that old houses are haunted with spooky ghosts
That will jump out and scare us, but are there really ghosts
Or just our vivid fantasies of apparitions and spectres.
In books we read about ghosts resembling the headless
Horseman in "The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow" that chased
Ichabod Crane onto a bridge, where soon after that he
Disappeared. Well, it sounds absurd that that would
Ever happen, so why do people think that all old houses
Come complete with a ghost? Maybe the noises people hear
Are the house just settling for the night, there may not be any
Supernatural occurrances at all. The ghosts seem to come with
Our imagination and the dark environment and surroundings.
There is the illusion that a tragic event may have happened
In the house, bringing on a ghostly visage, when an eathbound
Spirit may walk the house searching for it's redemption.
Spirits might have been sighted by ghost hunting groups,
Who bring with them electronic devices to search for sounds and
Visions, hoping for sightings. Some have actually seen images
Of ghostly movements, but nothing is really conclusive.
The house remains as it is - just an old house that has
Seen many families in its time, but it can never really be haunted.
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Posted: Feb 2013
About this poem:
This lastest poem I have written takes us to the world of spirits in an earie tale called "The Haunted House".
Editor: Marikia
Written:4 February 2013

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morgen90210
just a very good poem and my favourite topic too
thanks
we have too
but the most dramatic ones are colonial buildings
cherryreggae
Hi john I think there trapped in the spirit world vs our world they cant cross over because there not at peace something tragic happened to cause there death...sometimes they are known to walk endlessly looking for a lost lover or. Other more serious wayscthey left the physical world but are still trapped . Ive never seen a ghost thank god, but my aunt always has from the x she was little, I. Asked her what do they want but because shes a Christian she didnt really have a answers....I enjoyed your poem ty:)
john17021984
Many Thanks Marina, You have been a close follower of mine for a long time, had it not been for you back in 2012, I may not have been here right now writing this new post to you, I owe you so much Marina for your encouragement and you know of my tribute poem I wrote for you, we have been associates through many new poems so I wish to say a big 'Thank You' to you and all the best.
Your dear friend and fellow poet. John Ginesi kiss heart wings bouquet teddybear
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