Death Nevermore

Deep in my heart, within my soul
a course I chart, as death bells toll
the shimmer of light! I can see from afar
its soothing delight, shines like a star
I feel it not, it seems out of grasp
in the depths of rot, I cannot clasp
and yet I seek what shines far ahead
though whispers of doom cannot be shed.
Then a shining thought enters my mind!
this haunting sorrow can be left behind!
thoughts of triumph shine! oh they shine!
I can reach the light so divine!
the hand of death I shall decline.
I feel the darkness within part from my soul
I no longer feel a rotting black hole
now a bright light shines from within
the haunting of death will nevermore darken.

Author's Note

I wrote this for the Edgar Allen Poe Themed Contest.

Reviews

[HorrorMaster]

An outstanding poem

[Sean M. Addams]

great job on this .. very good detail in this .. captures the spirit of Poe very well... love the creepy vibe going on in this...

[Star Wolf]

OooooooooooooH! This is creepy then it has a positive ending. Awesome job. I really like this!

[Tina Kline]

An eerie and rather haunting poem. Has the sound of Poe, you did an great job on capturing the essence and flavor of his writings.

[Black Cat Fever]

Wonderfully written poem, starts out dark and dreary and ends up with a happy/positive ending! Excellent job on this!