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

[Bridget Murphy]

Wow, this is an wpic poem, I got a lot from the words 'darkness descends on darkness' This was a terrific write!!!!!:)

[?]

dark and chilling piece...but yet captavated me
Well done

[Emerald Seas]

Some of my horror writers would love this too. I'm sure it is a similar feeling that comes over them to pour out the dark, twisted tales as the thoughts and images flash through their mind. Who can write stuff like that in the light of day? A good write regarding that compulsion.

[Raven Starhawk]

Magnetizing. I have to say the words you played here were some of the finest. I can read them and be taken away, taken into your land of imagination. You did a wonderful job.

[Poe Redd]

This is too cool. Way too cool. The darkness I love so much. Love this!

[Enigma]

The work with imagery and metaphors is outstanding. Dark and yet, captivating. Keep it up.

[Dayran]

The night belongs to the stars which puts to bed the activities of the day, and persuades the mind to understand what it has been doing. Nice write!

[Faiza Iqbal]

I really loved this one. It's so dark!
Great work buddy =D
Cheers!

[Mockingbird]

dark and macabre images. i especially like the last stanza. it's as it's as though the ghosts become your inspiration for writing even though they force you. either way you are able to produce art. excellent poem.

[closed..acct]

Wow such a chilling write, but so well written.