What makes Me Tick

The mind is a terrible thing to baste...

~What Makes Me Tick~

It's really rather simple, see, my mind is truly sick.

It doesn't take a genius to find out what makes me tick.

If love and passion's what you seek-to you, I'll seem a prick.

For blood and guts are tools to me-part of my writer's shtick.

The scarier the better; that's what some of you would say.

I seek out demons, ghastly ghoul-while most shoo them away.

In darkest dirge I'll linger, yet while there, you'll rarely stay.

I coax the specters from their tombs so they'll come out to play.

Inspiration's crumbling corpses wrapped in cobwebs, head to toe.

My happiness starts growing as zombies shamble, to and fro.

Monster mayhem's what I'm cravin', just in case you need to know.

I'm much happier while scaring you as white as winter's snow!

Author's Note

Here's wishing everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday!

Thank you for reading...

Reviews

[realmwriter]

I love it. Its dark and fun at the same time. Awesome write.

[PloughBoy]

Thanks for taking the time to critique this for me, my friend. I am very happy you enjoyed reading it... :} ~PloughBoy

[Brian M. Peeples]

That was truly rather well put, and brilliantly pieced together. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading more of your work!

[PloughBoy]

Thank you, Brian. I appreciate you having a go at it, and I'm very grateful for your positive feedback. ~PloughBoy

[J]

lol this made me laugh -- great pics too. i enjoy the darker truth, as well, though not zombies 'n such as they're just not believable. i used to write dark life stuff, but it distressed my friends so much, i put it away. so i scare myself silly watching scary movies alone in the dark instead. lol

i look forward to reading more of you :)

[PloughBoy]

Hah-ha, well, there's nothing wrong with watching eerie, creepy movies in the dark alone, J. I find it's the best way to get the "full impact", LOL...

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. I'm not a big fan of zombies and such, either. I prefer the more human type of monsters, like Hannibal Lecter and Jeffry Dahlmer. Those are the ones that are the most terrifying to me. :} ~PloughBoy

[J]

you're welcome! lol it's the paranormal stuff that really lights me up. i've scared myself so badly i'm afraid to even turn my head much less turn on a light. such a dork haha! again -- nice intro to you :)

[MomzillaNC]

In the macabre twist of your muse, your word deliver truths (I swear that was NOT a deliberate rhyme :D). And, you entertain us with your genius as you channel your muse.

[PloughBoy]

Hah, well, it was a very good rhyme, your response, MomzillaNVC, you've got to admit that, LOL.
read moreHah, well, it was a very good rhyme, your response, MomzillaNVC, you've got to admit that, LOL.

Thanks so much for the review. It seems to be so difficult to get anyone to take an interest in my writing here. I'm so very happy that you have, my friend. :}~PloughBoy.

[MomzillaNC]

I'll always read more… especially of your work.

Writers write always; great writers read, then write.

[Jack Cassidy]

Staring at the s**t in one's life is pretty overwhelming and scary. Society tends to support avoidance and not face its demons. I love the imagery and word play...

[PloughBoy]

I embrace my demons, Kusa, and thanks so much for reading ans sharing your comments with me on the poem. I do appreciate it immensely. :)

[KWP]

You know you will always find me
Bathing in the light
The darkside is not for me my friend
Give me sunshine bright

I shall dance within the rainbows
You will find me singing in the rain
In a bubble bath of love sweet love
I shall take time and again


- hehehe I love your poem very much - even if we sit at opposite ends of the spectrum ....

Tra la la la lalalala la laaaaaa (yeah you got it - that's me singing the tune of sunshine and life ;) xx

[PloughBoy]

No worries, KWP, and I've found I am a much more versatile writer since I can embrace all different genres.

I often tell people there is beauty to be found, even in the darkness. Have you ever seen a sky full of brilliant, twinkling stars in broad daylight? Of course not, there must be a complete absence of light to fully appreciate their beauty.

Thanks for read and reviewing. I do appreciate it. To each their own. :} ~PloughBoy

[KWP]

you know I am very much in touch with what you are saying there is indeed beauty everywhere - yes everywhere and I honestly believe that when one can see this - then they are home :) xxxx

[PloughBoy]

I would agree.

[Lily Mae]

This made me smile.. Wickedly great..xo

[PloughBoy]

Thanks so much, Lily Mae, and I'm very happy to hear you say that. Well...to see you write it in this case, LOL. That's exactly the kind of response that I was hoping for, my friend.

Thanks for taking time out to read and review the poem for me. I do appreciate it. ;)

~PloughBoy

[Jack Wolfe]

I tend to lean toward the darker side of humanity, which is why I enjoy your work, but I can understand some people reserve; so much horror in the real world, why use it for entertainment? I and other reader’s who love to delve, tend to live by the philosophy, ‘If you don’t embrace the dark, how can you recognize the light.’ I look forward to future writings.

[PloughBoy]

Thanks for having a look at it for me, Jack. i really appreciate you sharing your thoughts with me about the piece.

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Sounds a lot like Stephen King, I always wondered why he would consider a nightmare after all the stories he wrote. Delving into fear can become a great form of entertainment.

[PloughBoy]

Yes, it certainly can, R&R Cowboy. I have a great deal of fun when doing so.

I really appreciate you R&R.