The Alien

Four line poem topic this fine, smoking hot Saturday: aliens.

This came from Daily Writing Prompts (see links section) . I wasn't sure if he meant four actual lines or if he meant sentences. I came up with four sentences and so I'll post it here before I post it there, in case it doesn't fit the bill. :o) Feel free to comment or to try your hand at it, whether it be four lines or four sentences.


The Alien
by Marlicia Fernandez (7-11-10)


Bright, flashing light chases the darkness into hiding--out of sight.
A low rumble fills the silence of the night--fading abruptly into nothing.
Soft tapping draws attention to the window--to the golden eyes peering through the glass, reflecting curiosity--like mine.
Silver moonlight glints off the oval head, alien in many ways and yet so strangely, achingly, familiar.

OR A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT VERSION

The Alien (2)
by Marlicia Fernandez (7-11-10)


Bright, flashing light chases darkness into hiding--out of sight.
A low rumble fills the silence of the night--fading abruptly into nothing.
Soft tapping draws attention to the window--to the golden eyes peering through the glass.
Silver moonlight glints off the oval head, alien in many ways and yet so strangely, achingly, familiar.

AND A THIRD VERSION


The Alien (3)
by Marlicia Fernandez (7-12-10)


Bright, flashing light chases darkness into hiding--out of sight.
Low rumbles fill the night--fading into nothing.
Tapping draws attention to the window-- golden eyes peer through the glass.
Moonlight glints off the oval head, alien in many ways and yet so strangely, achingly, familiar.