The Willow Tree

bizarre dream

it was so real.
i was almost fooled.
is this a dream? or is it all true?
an alligator coming to visit.
it is in my house.
to check on me.
hi, hi.
i am out of my mind.
how can i escape?
i am the target.

think.
look up the how-to's
as if it is that common
how to escape a reptile for dummies
then, i made a plan.
jump, tiptoe, run, close the door.
trap it inside
and leave it on its own.
oh, i am so clever.
i won.
you are locked inside
all by yourself.

but little did i know
the joke was on me
it slid underneath the door.
it almost got me
but thankfully,
i jumped
and woke up.