Desert Dweller

Be careful what fears you pollinate.

How much dough gets spent on
haunted-house tours—
fifteen dollars a head?

Some step into the day
with pockets full of darkness,
still shaking
as they clock in.

Do haunted people
outnumber haunted houses?

One hand clapping
won’t feed a family
like two hands working.

© 2025 Bruno Talerico
Stafford challenge 328/365.