A HUNTER IN THE DARK

A HUNTER IN THE DARK

A Poem by Shabeeh Haider

 

At night when half the world’s asleep,

And those awake, in sins rejoice,

 My eyes can see the darkest line,

 My ears can hear the faintest noise. 

 

I sit perched high up on a tree,

I watch her moves and bide my time,

And when she thinks that all is safe,

 I swoop down and complete my crime. 

 

I strike when she is least aware,

 My talons pierce deep in her flesh.

And when I suck out her life’s breath,

I’m born anew, I feel so fresh. 

 

I rule the world when it is dark,

 I do not need the sun and light.

 The darkness makes my hunger rise,

 I need to taste her flesh tonight.

© 2016 Shabeeh Haider


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This is dark. An interesting read. Keeps you captivated from beginning to end. Well written, I imagined the whole scenario in my mind.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

I am glad you found this interesting, Nina. Thank you for your review.
VAMPIRE!!!!!! I see a thirsty preying vampirrrrre!!!! Haha Good writing!! I may be wrong but I got vampire!!

Janet

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

You are not wrong Jeannette. Vampires lurk in human form as well
What a beautiful poem. Lovely descriptions. Rhythmic as always. Carries a dual meaning. I'll call it captivating and intoxicating- i could feel the things. That is how it is meant to be- poems are meant to be felt. Keep writing.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Vatsal, thank you for your very kind review
Oooooh! This one makes my skin crawl. It would make a good Halloween card! Written with suspense and verve. ~Sharon

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Sharon, thank you for your kind review.
Miss Sharon

8 Years Ago

You are quite welcome! Always a pleasure. ~Sharon
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1VJ
A falconer's foray or something much more sinister, an obscure stalker taking flight. Imagery is stunningly dark.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Paloma, thank you for review
eerie piece...there are those who are like night stalkers....they creep up in the shadows and attack the unaware...i see this more figuratively than literally...
nicely done...

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Thank you Jacob and I guess it is more figurative than literal.
The knight of dark .... Liked this one.... vampires being one of my favourite subjects :)

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Glad you liked it and very intriguing that vampires are your favourite subject.
Ardra

8 Years Ago

:) oh I love them lol.... twilight being a fav movie of mine...I haven't tried to write anything abo.. read more
Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

I guessed that Twilight impressed you. Good luck
The utter concept of Vampires and Flesh-Eaters and all that we have read before in different books and seen in different movies have all nicely fitted within the boundary of your words. A good read, once again. Thank you for sharing!

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

Fahnida, thank you for reading and leaving such a beautiful review.
Terrifying....vampire? Taste her flesh...YUCK! Suck out her life's breath? OMG....this one scares me, Shabeeh, but it is well written. Lydi**

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

I tried my hand at a different type of a poem. Thank you for the review.
Lydia Shutter

8 Years Ago

Oh yes, it was quite different for you!
Stealthily through the night, finding prey out of sight, quick death his delight. Dark write, i like it.

Posted 8 Years Ago


Shabeeh Haider

8 Years Ago

I am glad you like it Paul. Thank you for the review.

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Writing poetry is my passion. I have been writing since I was 10 years of age. I love the poets of the Romantic Era and am very particular about rhyme, meter and balance. I have also written many Gha.. more..

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