Flying fox

A graveyard's rusty creaking gate
Obeys the wind's bark to create
An atmosphere sliced open by the knife
The dark his blanket from the cold
A flying fox's wings unfold
His take off brings the dead of night to life
A mist rolls over antique stone
He clicks he's not in here alone
As something scurrys quickly out of sight
His isolation closes in
The reek of his most recent sin
Is sensed by every creature of the night
The demons want to flay the lot
A witch shines up her cauldron pot
The werewolves put their bid in for the bones
A vamp already claimed the blood
The organs bring a tidal flood
One zombie and her twenty seven clones
Fear roots him firmly to the ground
A screeching almost deafening sound
Has cleared the field with supersonic stealth
The gods he always heard were near
Decided not to interfere
The big man's here and wants him to himself

Reviews

[barleygirl]

I love this. I wish I could think of so much creepy imagery when I try to write a creepy poem. Your imagery is popping, fresh & not hackneyed. Very inspiring creativity . . . makes me want to write a spooky poem, but I'm busy writing a book & trying not to get distracted! Thanks for this slimy little graveyard stroll to clear my mind (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Tepo]

Please accept my apology Margie
I thought I answered this over a week ago
Thank for always being so encouraging
To say it was creatively inspiring is very kind
Hope you were not distracted too much as I can't wait for a swatch at your book

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A very atmospheric poem, Tepo! Those graveyards are always so spooky in the dark of night. Who knows what monstrosities come out to play there amongst those rows of dead. No wonder the Flying fox sensed there was something unnatural dwelling in his habitat! I enjoyed the rhyme and flow of this piece and the originality of the tale above all. Narratives in poetic verse are always appealing to this reader! Much enjoyed! :))

[Tepo]

Thanks you very much jamila
Good to hear you enjoyed the write
I appreciate your time and kind words ta much