Shadows in the dark

Something there in the corner

Not sure which way it looked

Staring but seeing nothing

Felt a weight that was crushing

So heavy I think I was blushing

Something in the dark

It felt rather stark

Then I heard a bark

Must have been a stab in the dark

Looking but seeing nothing

Must not be anything

Hearing noises but there was no sound

Could have been something underground

Turned around and it was profound

It appeared without a sound

Right there in night

Got such a fright

It was only what we thought

Something that made us feel distraught

This was no sport

Just when I heard the sound of a lark

I was about to make some remark

There was such a contrast

Wasn't sure how long it would last

I stood there aghast

Shadows in the dark