An invasion by an echo-driven alien-
split the night- into an alternate reality when-
the entire universe was no larger than a living room
and a life time lasts one earth-hour.

The sweat that dripped down my neck and breast
drained by life force as I trembled and shook.

I cowered while my enemy
hung from an eve- with feet like a hook.

Just below the clock, tic-toc, so apropos...

As though to show time was short.

When suddenly- it occurred to me-

This aeronautic devil sought sport!

I tied a cloth around my head.
I devised a weapon from my bed.

The pillow case.
And gave some chase!

The evening's peace was justly righted.
When upon a curtain the fur demon alighted.
I thrust forth with haste and expedited.
His exile from my abode.