Dry mouth and thumping heart,

The intruder creeps ever nearer

Knees shaking, palms sweating,

Invasion in my own home

Shrill shriek, running now towards the bathroom,

Locked safely behind the door

Minutes pass, nerves are settling,

Gentle tap upon the door

Open door and peer through crack,

Husband smiling, reassuring

Holding glass, intruder captured

Eight legs, hairy body evicted from home