I Think I’m Being Haunted

Jack Kurtz ‘25

I think I’m being haunted—

As I walk through the newly fallen leaves

Hearing the crackle of every footfall

I hear a familiar set following behind

I whip around, trying to catch it in the act

Nothing

I think I’m being haunted

As I stare at the full moon

Listening to the silence of the night

I hear a familiar sound, from far off in the dark

I close my eyes, praying to hear it again

Nothing

I think I’m being haunted

As I slumber in my room

Surrounded by trinkets and memories

I wish I could have made one more

I try to reach out

Nothing

I wish I was being haunted

And I wish I could at least say

Goodbye

One more time