Tip tapping at the door
His eyes shine, never more
Gusting wind, cracks the bone
As the body hits the floor
The moon glow sets hearts afire
With the taste of murderous glee
He steps in time with a stuttering heart
But finds no peace beyond the door
It stains his teeth
His mouth dry as dust
The heart's blood masks the pain
That tears the soul
Moon crazy, he stalks the night
Blood singing in his ears
The beast knows no fear
A taste of death that cuts the soul
His howl chills the innocent
With an unknown dread
The wolf among us stalks the night
Long teeth flashing bright
The end is quick
Sharp as the knife
Silver pain and cruel delights
Forgotten in the morning glow
How sharp the grief
For the lost one's soul
Tainted by the taste of flesh
The beast has no regrets
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Lesley Woodral
Lesley Woodral is the author of The Merryweather Chronicles, New Genesis, and Indepenendant Contractor.
When he isn't writing or creating artwork, he enjoys reading comics, playing video games, and collecting Funkos.
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