THE DARK HUNTER

                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                  

                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

                                                                     a hunter's stance

a framed intent 

crouched and watching 

stalking deep inside the shadows 

of her front door

smooth silky lining in the dark

tailor made-decor

his sinister suit infers

wicked and obscure

just for her

cherry bright

he takes a smoke delight

a red glow plays the shadows condutor

a torch held high against the darkest star

a hunter marks the hour

encroaching minutes to prey

the smell of wet metal lures the senses astray

the same as rain hitting hot dirt with a sere

dry blood made wet again hits the air

a blade is made pure

admiration

raising, twisting to inspire

a glistening height better

the blade a great glimmer

reflection of a dark heart in the mirror

this is clear

the sound of chain ties in a clatter

as each link rings a single utter

a visual weight made fair

the sum of fear

gains and strides

made without a sound severe

behind her house he acts the owner

chaining secure any thought of departure

restraining the back door

adrenaline moves faster

alarming, exquisite and sincere

pushing to his brain in a surge so pure

a countdown is the answer

to regain a calm center

a young woman walking

she senses danger and walks faster

a chill and twinge of despair

faster she walks, at the sight of safe harbor

she runs for her front door

the path of fear

is cast wide his net is precise and dear

she did scream and run for the back door

the cornered prey, the despair

such promised pleasure

So pretty she is sitting there

in the palm of his hand 

a long tortured wait 

 for his grasp to close 

forever

Terry D’Arcy-Ryan

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful, powerful and worthwhile story shared in the poetry. The good description made the story come alive for the reader. A perfect ending to the outstanding tale my friend.
Coyote

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

I actually scare myself sometimes, don't always know what will inspire a creative flow. Thank you

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

You did well and you are welcome.

[ROXANE DORSEY]

WOW DO I LIKE THIS. IT'S POETRY. I AM NEW PUTTING IT TOGETHER. LIKE YOU, MY POEMS CAME AT AN EARLY AGE. THE 3RD GRADE. LOVED IT TOO. IT DURING A DARK TIME IN MY LIFE THAT I CAME TO KNOW MY WORDS OF WISDOM WAS WAITING TO COME TO LIGHT. STILL IS TO THIS DATE. OVER 40YRS I AM & SO ARE YOU, WE'RE BLESSED BY THE BEST.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Roxane, what a great review and yes writing is an important part of my existence same as breathing. Thank you for the fantastic review

Sheer Terror

[Harley Quinn]

I have to say that the way you describe everything is impressive. Great writing.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Snow Angel, I appreciate the amazing review thank you

Sheer Terror

[Carol Cashes]

Whoa-ho! "behind her house he acts the owner
chaining secure any thought of departure
restraining the back door"
*shiver* I love horror and thrillers and this is every woman's nightmare.
"...a red glow plays the shadows condutor" Is this supposed to be "conductor?" I
Well done...

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Carol, I m thrilled you enjoyed this. I originally wrote this about the darkness that is always there, it waits for our day to come. However, I gave the darkness a human form to make him more relate able. I meant conductor as heating things up moving things forward assisting the surge of additional power. Shadows that need motivation Ha ha , Thank you for reading and taking the time to review

Sheer Terror

[Harrison]

I like all the adjs in this poem, though I had trouble understanding the story.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Harrison, The Dark Hunter stalks, tracks, and kills young women for sport. Just fiction, a huge metaphor of the darkness that waits for all of us. Thank you for reading and leaving a review.

Sheer Terror

[Angel]

Very dark yet it was greatly written. Seems like some huge amount of pain behind the words.. I could feel the fear and the panic. Great job.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Angel, most the time I am true to life with my poetry. This piece is fiction but yes they are metaphors for a true life event I decided to present in this manner. Thank you for taking the time and leaving such an wonderful review.

Sheer Terror

[Angel]

Well, fiction or not it was still very good. You are welcome, thank you for writing it.

[Pete]

eerie & frightening. can feel the 'dark' fear in this. macabre is the best description, i think. you write so strongly and skillfully with spot-on imagery and wording that captures. i may have said it before but you can take a reader anywhere. very talented. there is so much in you.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Pete, I am just getting warmed up I have so much to clear out of my head and I few things to scream from the roof tops. I am thrilled you enjoyed this it is dark. You know my Name D'Arcy is Celtic, meaning the "Dark One" . Thank you for reading and awarding me with a top notch review.

Sheer Terror

[Pete]

didn't know about the name - thanks. i remember the first time i read you, i could tell there was a power and so much more itching to come out. congrats & thanks for sharing the great writing with us.

best always,
-- Pete

[wordman]

damn,scared me,you are talented

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Wordman, coming from you that is a great compliment
Thank you

Sheer Terror

[wordman]

my pleasure,you put a lot in to it

[L.C. Jarrette]

wow..i salute you. such a wonderful poem.
(L.C. applauding!!!!)

:)

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

L.C. , I do appreciate your superior review.
Thank you

Sheer Terror

[L.C. Jarrette]

haha! you're welcome

[Mr.Writer]

"adrenaline moves faster
alarming, exquisite and sincere
pushing to his brain in a surge so pure"
Such imagery you've been providing us of the person's expression...
Overall this poem is well done!
Keep it up

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Mr. Writer, I almost didnt post I got lost in this. Thank you very much for you review.
read moreMr. Writer, I almost didnt post I got lost in this. Thank you very much for you review.

Sheer Terror

[Mr.Writer]

No problem :)