Remnants

( I must stop watching horror films at night, this is what my muse gave me this morning)

dance on my heart dark darling
dance with your boots of black longing
dance till every drop
is drained and contaminated
with the dirt on the sole of
your loathing
dance as you have never danced before
dance with the remnants of ragged abuse
this time make sure the job is done
so the sun will set with gleeful satisfaction
so it won’t rise at daybreak
in the mourning

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

Dark dancing. I love it. Dark deep dancing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. Frightened myself writing this one :) Many thanks and be sure to have a happy Sunday.

Chris

[Lore Keeper]

Wonderfully macabre, almost whimsically so. The movies that came to mind (though no dancing that I recall anyway) was the 1961 film ‘Mr Sardonicus’ and “The man who Laughs”, more so the second than the first. Who knows why my brain veered that way, other than I’m just weird I suppose. Good job as always.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lore Keeoer, I don’t usually do dark and scary, but this one just poured forth and so I went with the flow. Have a happy Sunday.

Chris

[Lore Keeper]

You’re welcome, I don’t get to review as often as I would like but look forward to seeing what you put out.

[andrew mitchell]

This has that haunting horror feel. What was the movie Chris? As always poetically perfect.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Andrew. So haunting, I can’t even remember its name. Have a happy Sunday.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

I like when your shadow writes.

It feels good sometimes doesn't it?

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks. It spilled out, dark as dark and then the light cane back. A fleeting visit is ok. I wouldn’t want to linger there.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

Have you ever seen a horror movie called Event Horizon? It's worth a watch of your in the mood for horror.

[Davidgeo]

(if, you're)

[Chris Shaw]

If it’s full of gore, I won’t go there, if it’s a psychological thriller, I might.

[Davidgeo]

It's definitely rated R. I can't if it's too gory but it does have some. Relatively speaking it's not so bad compared to what is considered gore these days. It's an interesting movie outside of the horror aspect. An overall good way to waste 90 or so minutes of your time.

[Davidgeo]

and I think you like physics... that movie would be considered "horror physics"... or "horror math"

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful writing. Scary stuff.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Thomas. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

This has that dark quality to it. Somehow, my mind started playing that weird horror music while I was reading this poem. So, you've done the magic well ;)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Yumna. Pleased the poem worked for you. Have a great Friday.

Chris

[Papaya]

No. Don't stop watching horror movies. This is so good.
Haunting and steeped with dark imagery.
There's a clear feeling of despair and a longing for liberation.
Great write, Chris. Your dark side is very poetic. 🖤

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ana. Pleased you were able to pick up the darkness of what I watched on Netflix. I don’t often watch this type of stuff, but maybe I’ve found something else to write about. Another string to my poetry bow. Happy Friday to you.

Chris

[JD Major]

Dark, foreboding, chilling, not adjectives I normally ascribe to your verses, Chris!
An Excellent Read!!! Rich in your sharing! And yes, also in the vein of a good Horror movie! Karloff, Vincent Price, Christopher Lee, I saw their faces, felt their terror. Your last line ran down my spine.
I'll sleep fitfully tonight o'course :) but Thanks nevertheless! :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks JD and of course for noticing this is quite different from my normal writes. Too much Netflix I think. I appreciate your visit and wish you a happy Friday.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Mourning is a dark and turbulent time. Many times it comes in waves. It can appear without warning after months of not dancing

[Chris Shaw]

Watched a film recently, a woman’s husband had gone missing. Eventually she found out he wasn’t quite who she thought he was. Like paintings, films can be quite inspirational material for poetry. Many thanks for stopping by PB.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

You are most welcome as always. I enjoy your poetry