Mysterious Cavern
There is something I want you to see.
Won’t you come along with me?
There are some caverns near here.
Don’t worry. There’s nothing to fear.
It’s up the hill behind this place.
Lots of woods conceals its trace.
I found it the other day while hiking.
It’s a nice cavern. Just to my liking.
But, what’s in it is what you must see.
You won’t believe it just listening to me.
Just a little further through the woods.
There’s the hill. I would fly up if I could.
We can make it up this little trail.
It’s scary but, we can make it without fail.
Take this light. It’s dark inside.
It would make a cool place to hide.
Watch your step. It’s a little slick.
Be careful. Make the best of it.
There! Up ahead. See that arch form!
It is not natural. It’s not even worn.
Other lime formations show their age.
The arch is new. Recently made.
It looks like it’s from another world.
See the way the edges are curled.
Suddenly the arch began to brighten.
The open center began to lighten.
Then, something stepped out of the light.
We began to shake with fright.
We jumped behind a large stalagmite.
We watched the creature walk out of sight.
The light in the arch dimmed & went out.
It was awhile before we moved about.
I tossed a small stone through the arch.
Nothing happened. That gave us a start.
We decided to get the hell out.
We didn’t want to move about.
Whatever it was that suddenly appeared.
Was definitely something to be feared.
We will come back another time.
With proper equipment & frame of mind.
We’ll bring protection & more help.
Others will find out how we felt.
We will find out just what is going on.
You’ll come to. Right? Or am I wrong?
———————————-R. W. Johnson—–(2015)