Welcome to October
Month of anxiety
There’s a door made of wood
But its rotten and damp
When you push it to enter
Its texture is like sponge
.
The wind that greets you
Is cold and smells
Like washing left to dry
In dank air too long
.
Welcome to October
A town of mildew and leaks
Of rain that is endless
Of evenings that stretch to misery
.
Nights here are dreadful
Spent clenched in a ball
Of triggered fear
Fretful dreams plaguing sleep
.
Its one saving grace
Are the spirits and ghouls
Who lurk on the edge of town
Offering reprieve
From the gloom and anxiety
That October provokes
About the Creator
Matthew Batham
My stories have been published in numerous magazines and on websites in both the UK and the US. My novels and short story collection, Terrifying Tales to Read on a Dark Night, are available on Amazon. I also love horror movies.
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