Goodnight sweet heart
I am winter's breath nipping at your heal
Evil whisper calling, my dear
Forbidden fruit, tempting
Tendrils of demons, stretching
Dark desires, stalking in the night
Ghosts, floating in the shadows
I am the sandman's touch
bristling the hairs on your neck
A prince, for a pauper
A kiss, for a goodnight
A song before bed
Don’t be afraid, my child
I am just a nightmare
Entering your dreams
A monster dancing in your sleep
A terror haunting you in the dark
Wake up, child
Before you die of fright
Open your eyes,
Who’s there?
A creature, a beast
Shhhhh, quiet now
keep your scream
In the hollow of your throat
I am only a demon
Crawling in the night
Coming
To take flesh from bone
Savor the fear, my darling
It tastes sweet
When I take you away
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The Invisible Writer
"Poetry is what happens when nothing else can"
Charles Bukowski
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Comments (1)
Will, this is such a haunting piece! It feels intense and such a perfect poem for Halloween!! I don't think it was written for Halloween, but it seems fitting for today! I also enjoyed the pacing and your word choices!! Nicely done Will!!