Scary chair

Walking by a chair
On my way up the stairs 
And to bed
I thought the arm
Was human
Scared me for a second 
Someone
Sitting silently 
Their forearm perpendicular 
Fingers curled up
Tucked under their palm
Staring blankly
Quietly 
Not noticing me go by 

September 11, 2021 at 10:42PM