Stalked

He watches every move you make
Knows of the trip you plan to take
Went through your garden with a rake
Obsessed by who you are

Breath marks steam up your windows glass
He signed up to your latest class
A camera clicks each time you pass
He's sat inside your car

His shadow exited the pack
The lingerie you got in black
Was used before he put it back
Frequents your favourite bar

The burning eyes that crawl your skin
Strange whispers building to a din
All borne of his affair with sin
Your door is still ajar

It's time at last you're all alone
Some ice cream and your super phone
Much more to us than skin and bone
But he can't see that far

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Your poem is the poster child for picking distinct, vivid details to paint a scene thru imagery. The way you word-craft each outrageous breach feels like an affront, even tho you state everything calmly like a laundry list. This juxtaposition makes your delivery powerful & haunting (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Tepo]

You leave some very inspiring reviews Margie
They are much appreciated
And very helpful
Thanks

[Haley]

This is chilling and encapsulates what it is like to be followed, stalked. The feeling of someone watching your every move is so well conveyed here.

[Tepo]

Thank you Haley
I've had trouble getting on site lately.
Look forward to reading your shortly
Ta

[poetgurl]

Wow! This is so good, love the rhyme scheme of this write

[Tepo]

thanks very much Ang
Very kind review
Ta

[John the Baptist]

We see in this well rhymed piece a portrait of a pathological mind. Sometimes these fellows are harmless, sometimes Jack the Ripper. The poem builds up suspense and then leaves us wondering if this is the time he makes his move. We'll never find out. Too many unfortunate women have.

[Tepo]

Sorry for leaving you hanging john
Did he, didn't he
Thanks for looking in
I do appreciate it
Ta

[rew]

good stuff - faintly sinister - then, the protagonist has a get out clause of a '' super phone '' which the antagonist is too stupid, to notice.
Is it a tanagas form from the Philippines ?
I'm not familiar with Tagalog but seem to remember something from my school days.
Nice share

rew

[Tepo]

Thanks very much rew
Appreciate the read and view
Ta

[Just Kim]

Wow, this was dark and very well written

[Tepo]

thanks Kim
Always enjoy your visit
Much appreciated