Phantom Whispers (Original version)

What of these phantoms lurking in the shadows?

Cold fingers working to slither into my awareness,

working their malicious thievery of all that I know.

Seething pain, writhing with distasteful pleasure,

whispering their noxious incantations....beckoning.

Wretched spirits of imprudent attack,

seek not, for I shall not succumb.

If I should open my eyes only to see you -

then blindly shall I persevere.

Never shall I consume your braided lies,

hear me now,

for I shall stand and defy thee!

Shadows grow on the path of vengeance.

Fear not, for the night has just begun...

Silken shrouds of pain lead their way to emptiness.

Cold, harsh lands sweep relentlessly before me.

Waves of mist blanket and caress the earth.

My need to devour the darkness envelopes all that I am.

My mind screams with pleasure at the thought of the terrors that lay ahead.

I'm guided by a tortured soul in search of something unholy.

Hear my cries as something shatters from within.

Fear not, for the night has just begun.

Tonight I am born!

Author's Note

I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Thanks so much for reading.

Reviews

[Hannah]

Really enjoyed that, there's a great rhythm and flow, and your use of language is wonderful, love the use of "ne'er" in there, doesn't seem forced, just fits really well. Also, the line "Icy talons of memory" gives brilliant imagery, but then most of the lines do. Very nice piece.

[Crowley]

Is this about me????...lol I'm not that creepy for crying out loud! This was a call for strength and a reckoning for someone who can stand on their own two feet in the face of anything really. I really liked the bravery depicted and the way that even the smallest amount of light piercing the darkness can be enough to get us through.

[Poetic Beauty]

This was like reading a horror novel or a paranormal novel. great description. Inner demons. great topic to write on. The flow is an easy one to follow. It makes me want to read more. Love how you ended the poem. Great write.