When I Was Small

Then I was very small
 probably could be a ten
 I got a strange call
 the voice came out from a den
 it looked as though
 I was  scared to answer
 knew none a friend or foe
 the voice gruff wanted an answer
 I was on the verge of crying
I gathered myself slowly
 talked to him with determination
 said rather harshly
 could not tolerate such intimations
 left the place in rapid strides
 he did not follow  me
 that way I tried
 proved my grit  in a silent way.