To The Point

I knew I heard a knock
so I unlatched the lock
and almost dropped right there
for waiting on the stair
a gruesome figure stood
around his head a hood
that hid his features well
but anyone could tell
this creature's only goal
was harvesting a soul.

I swallowed down a yelp
then asked if I could help,
he pointed at my chest
(I had cardiac arrest)
then he said, "Are you Jim?"
and I said, "Nope, not him
try next door instead."
Before he left he said,
"I like to be succinct."
and then he kindly winked.