Children of Darkness

Reposting a bit of Halloween fun.

Tis damp and cold as night draws near
whilst children of the dark
begin to appear.

Their long slim shadows creep and crawl
along silent streets
as nighttime falls.

They have no face nor clothe their frame
no heart or soul to
bear their name.

Fallen angels that haunt the earth
in search of prey
as they slither forth.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Dara, this well crafted poem sent a little shiver down my spine. There is something really disturbing and eerie about children of darkness. You usually think of children as innocents. You have captured my imagination with this write.

Chris

[Dara]

So sorry that I just saw your review! This poem came to me suddenly during Halloween one year. It’s weird because I am not really a fan of the holiday. I believe Michael Jackson’s music video ‘Thriller’ was a big influence. :-)

[Aura]

I love the rhythm of this poem, fast paced. It has an eerie feeling or vibe to it. The last stanza,

"Fallen angels that haunt the earth
in search of prey
as they slither forth." Makes me think that children of the darkness is not actual children like I initially assumed. If makes me think of demons or ghosts that somehow change their appearance to look like children... even though it is not Halloween season right now, this poem definitely has a unsettling and eerie feeling, perfect for when Halloween rolls around. Nicely written!!

[Dara]

Thank you! Yes, it was a fun write. Personally I do hope there is not such a creature but during Halloween anything goes. :-)

[Aura]

Yikes i hope there isn't a creature like that either.

[Lisasview]

Clever, engaging poem Dara. Seems like it could be the beginning of a story... As the last sentence feels like it could go on.
I enjoyed the scary ride..
Lisa

[Dara]

Thank you so much. I like your idea of continuing it. Maybe this Halloween. :-)

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome.
Hoping you will have the time to read mine and review...😍
Lisa, now in Spain

[KAREN]

Dark poem and really spooky, but a well written write!

[Dara]

Thank you so much! It was a fun write. :-)

[KAREN]

You're welcome!

[Soren]

I liked the darkness of the poem. It had a haunting image to it and left feelings of ghost like dreams. It seemed surreal

[Dara]

Thank you! Just letting my imagination have a go at Halloween. Great to see you here.

[Betty Hermelee]

This is very dark , in a way, could it be a dream? these children you mention are such poor souls, it's hard to believe they are real. Great images to describe this kind of "SCI-FI " poem.
Well done.
Best, B.

[Dara]

Dear Betty, I have been away from WC too long. Your review is such a pleasant surprise and much appreciated. I hope you are doing well and enjoying this time as the Holidays are upon us. Have a very Merry Christmas!

[Betty Hermelee]

Happy Holidays!!!

[Unspoken poet]

Kind of intriguing and as well as creepy. enjoyed

[Dara]

Just a touch of the macabre for Halloween. Hope I didn't creep you out too much. Thanks for stopping by!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Very nicely written and so creepy too. Sent shivers down my spine. Very nice for this Halloween day. Thank you Dara for sharing your poem with us.

[Dara]

Thank you and I am happy that you enjoyed my bit of Halloween fun. Take care!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

This reminds me so much of the movie "Village of the Damned" where the kids stayed in a group, their eyes would light up and then something bad would befall a victim....
creepy, and wonderfully creepy poem.
j.

[Dara]

Hello and good to see you Jacob. When it comes to scary movies I am a bit of a wimp but that one sounds very intriguing. Somehow I missed it but will definitely try to find it to watch now. I enjoy being scared now and then but don't ask me to spend the night in a 'haunted house', lol. Hope all is well with you!