What Lurks In These Shadows

What Lurks In These Shadows

A Poem by Twilight
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This poem portrays a sequence of events, and relates to my short stories, "The Crypt" and "Blood At The Witching Hour".

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Beware the sunset,

and all which that entails,

the creaking ancient doors,

those craven witches' wails!

 

Don't stay alone in the shadows,

or your wives may become widows,

as the Grim Reaper grins,

the crows and ravens sing,

 

Once they found one who had strayed,

his frail back had been flayed,

the worms had gnawed his flesh,

and his clothes no longer fresh,

 

But save your innocent pity,

he was a pariah of the city,

an artist and writer once proud,

known to speak aloud,

 

Alas it was that they had him,

those foul servants of Lord Ozrin,

denying the accepted claim,

that Lord Ozrin should always hold sway,

 

Despite his claims of prudence,

Lord Ozrin was vein and clueless,

no awareness of genuine need,

spreading mistrust and greed,

 

Since none would dare defend,

this artistic heritic,

was no knave or lunatic,

to hell they let him trip.

© 2024 Twilight


Author's Note

Twilight
I look forward to your comments, and reviews. And, also accept "read requests"; on this site.

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Wow! I love this piece, very catchy and yet well expressed and formed! The descriptions were gory to the point it made me make a funny face, but that's the best part of it. If you can make your reader feel the emotions on your piece or evoke a certain response, then I can say that it was truly a great write! Like the part where his back was flayed and worms were gnawing at his flesh... Ewwww! But nicely done to have that effect on me!

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Twilight

1 Month Ago

Thanks, topsyturvy.! And, hope that you keep writing yourself.



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Bravo! What a lovely piece of scary poetry. I loved it!

Posted 13 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Wow! I love this piece, very catchy and yet well expressed and formed! The descriptions were gory to the point it made me make a funny face, but that's the best part of it. If you can make your reader feel the emotions on your piece or evoke a certain response, then I can say that it was truly a great write! Like the part where his back was flayed and worms were gnawing at his flesh... Ewwww! But nicely done to have that effect on me!

Posted 14 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Twilight

1 Month Ago

Thanks, topsyturvy.! And, hope that you keep writing yourself.
very cool piece ..like the darkness that flows throughout this and imagery is done well..nice job!!!

Posted 15 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Twilight

1 Month Ago

I'm pleased that you liked it, and keep on writing..!
Don't stay alone in the shadows,
or your wives may become widows,
as the Grim Reaper grins,
the crows and ravens sing,

Love these lines here, This is amazing
Dark and creepy, very enjoyable read.
Very poetic from your charming pen!

Posted 15 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Interesting and eerie. Nice job conveying a very dark presence.

Posted 15 Years Ago


3 of 3 people found this review constructive.

Twilight

1 Month Ago

Thanks, Jenny. I'm back, after being away for a number of years; perhaps in the "twilight zone"? Kee.. read more

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Added on November 19, 2009
Last Updated on October 16, 2024
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Twilight
Twilight

Belper, Derbyshire, United Kingdom



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My first name is Julian. I'm a white male, straight, English and 51 years old. My email address is [email protected]. Writing is just an interest to me. My favourite writers include H. P.. more..

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