Mortal Kiss

Why do you insist and infuriate,
the hunger in me I refuse to sate?
You've no wish to see me timid and tame,
my frustration makes for an interesting game.

This instinct keeps me trim and in tune,
as I move, and mold, and transform with the moon.
I howl and yelp as you trail close behind,
with knives, and nets, and tools that bind.

In and out of the forest I'll weave,
no trail or signs behind will I leave.
Is it obvious that I'm running away?
Can't you see that I don't want to play?

I'm not a piece to put back in the box,
I'm one with these woods, the trees and the rocks.
You can partake if you wish for death,
I'll remove from you, your very last breath.

Watch yourself, the stakes are high,
if you make a false move, you'll never get by.
You shouldn't have bet your life on this,
I will win and you'll taste mortality's kiss.

I fear not the outcome of this match,
for there's a rule that you have yet to catch:
those of the moon can run and hide,
for the night is always on their side.

I'll jump out of the trees and onto your back,
you'll whimper and moan as your world turns black.
I won this game, can't you see?
The victor is the darkness, and the champion is me.

Reviews

[Twilight]

I would be very surprised, if any other reviewers could detect any weaknesses, as far as the rhyme scheme or flow are concerned. In theme, I would place this in the category of dark and romantic. And yet, I would not describe this poem as passionate. It is not quite, that intense. Overall, another interesting poem, with fine wording and no superfluous lines. Nor, is there any unintended ambiguity, as far as I can see?

Thankyou, Ligeia. Another good example, of dark poetry! Keep writing!

[Lucy Joan]

The first stanza was a very strong way to start the poem. The rhyme scheme was great. The tone and imagery to the point and your diction was wonderfully chosen. The mood of the narrator as well as the power emanating from his voice just blends with your description of the forest and the moon. Very dark and intense, indeed. Great poem.

[Eric Cox]

I love this poem. Nice job.