In The Twilight Hour

April 30 Day Poetry Challenge Day 2 poem

A shadow swallows shadows

Sneaking into secret chambers

Devouring children at night

Then comforts mother's grief

Like blood staining blood

A treason beyond reason

Suspicions dare to flair

And accusations go in vain

Like death devours death

Sorrow kisses guilt

To father innocence

In treacherous beds

Silence shouts to silence

Begging for the voice of void

To surrender to eerie whispers

Whimpering in the wind

Darkness descends on darkness

To keep the light at bay

Cold shadows slither on walls

And consume the moon

Twilight hours summon ghosts

And images in the corners

They come at me at night

And force my hand to write...

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A powerful and beautiful story in this poem. I like the mystery create by good description. Each set of lines led to a amazing ending. Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Crystal Marie Dreier]

Dark but well put togeather.

[Cassie Fraga]

mmmmm.... crazy how any little thing causes a writer to write... this had a dark feeling to it, LOVED IT AS ALWAYS BRAH!! **keep that ink flowin**

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

An instant favourite, well written, a great read.

[tk]

wow. this is an astounding write. you've perfectly captured the darkness. the way you used such fine words to this piece is exquisite. :)
great job on this!!

[M.E.Lyle]

Yes, creepy indeed. I read this and said, Oh my gosh, this is very similar to one I just finished. What is it with all the shadows and darkness? Well, it certainly does evoke a chill. Good writing.

[Raccoony]

I love this piece! It seriously gave me the chills, but in a good sense! The words you use are always exquisite! ^_^

[Groovy]

Well penned.

[Me]

Very nice, enjoyed this one