WATCHING

WATCHING

A Poem by M. L. F.
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A POEM CONNECTED WITH A LARGER WORK IN PROGRESS

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On the edge of a razor just outside of doom,

an evil thing lingers, in darkness it blooms.

Searching the tangible, nothing was seen,

only the tepid pools mirror-like sheen.

While the tune of a piano struck an off-key

the horror now growing was watching her sleep.

As tension was gaining with treacherous pace

she caught a quick glimpse of the eyes with no face.

Sleeping, wrapped tight under cover of sheets

she felt creeping fingertips touching her feet.

And screaming, the fingertips all went away,

The eyes, ever watching, were watching their prey…

© 2016 M. L. F.


Author's Note

M. L. F.
Just trying to set the proper atmosphere for a novel I am working on. I would like to stick my toes in the water with a horror / suspense / thriller poem, as that is the genre of the larger piece. Hope the poem is headed in the right direction....

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WOW. You nailed it!
I am not into horror...but this sent a shiver down my spine.
I loved the imagery...it came alive. The line: the horror now growing was watching her sleep...was awesome.
Loved this line too: And screaming, the fingertips all went away,/The eyes, ever watching, were watching their prey…
Very nicely done. Whatever novel this goes with, will be awesome.

Posted 7 Years Ago


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ReedWrite

7 Years Ago

LOL...sharpening my pens now.
Never fear. Got your six, M. L.
M. L. F.

7 Years Ago

Lol... PERFECT! And I, yours. ;) Now Misty is off to bed. Its 2:30 AM here in Holland. The Ame.. read more
ReedWrite

7 Years Ago

Night, Misty. Sleep well.
Pam



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I'm a bit drunk right now, but this is amazingly written. The scheme, structure, flow, etc. All good!


Posted 7 Years Ago


Deff headed in the right direction. Thanks for sharing.

Posted 7 Years Ago


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M. L. F.

7 Years Ago

Thank you very much.. ;) I have been really busy and remiss in finishing the short story... I edit .. read more
very good very well written

Posted 7 Years Ago


M. L. F.

7 Years Ago

Thank you Genocide. It is a fine compliment..
..Misty
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FIN
You should play around more with your line work, to add more suspense... Idk if this will paste as I copied it, but notice the pace at which it moves, giving and taking just enough to suspend the reader and making them want more.

On the edge of a razor just
Outside of doom,
An evil thing lingers, in
Darkness it blooms.
Searching the tangible,
Nothing was seen,
Only the tepid pools mirror-
Like sheen.
While the tune of a piano
Struck an off-key
The horror now growing was
Watching her sleep.
As tension was gaining with
Treacherous pace
She caught a quick glimpse of
The eyes with no face.
Sleeping, wrapped tight
Under cover of sheets
She felt creeping fingertips
Touching her feet.
And screaming, the fingertips
All went away,
The eyes, ever watching,
Were watching their prey…

Posted 7 Years Ago


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FIN
So suspenseful and thrilling and exciting. Great work, had me on the edge of my toes from start to finish.

Posted 7 Years Ago


M. L. F.

7 Years Ago

Why thank you ;) I'd usually kill you for such a shift in my work, (jk) but, the suggestion you off.. read more
FIN

7 Years Ago

Sorry, Misty! It was all done out of love and enjoyment of your work! I loved it as is, just thought.. read more
M. L. F.

7 Years Ago

Awww... *Melts*. No worries.. Too cute. I'm sorry. I was smiling the whole time I read your revie.. read more
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Hi
You set the scene well here I think. It seems you could go darker or lighter from that or even mix up both. Thanks.

Posted 7 Years Ago


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M. L. F.

7 Years Ago

Thank you.. There certainly are a lot of options. :) Thank you for reading my work.
..Mis.. read more
Good luck on your novel. You have me waiting to see what happens and I'm not necessarily a fan of horror stories. You reminded me of being a child and thinking the monsters couldn't get you as long as you were under the covers.

Posted 7 Years Ago


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M. L. F.

7 Years Ago

That is a huge compliment, because that is exactly what I had hoped to achieve. That is the entire .. read more
This was awesome is have to say...the wording you have used is so well executed and so damn creepy. A great sense of unease of someone watching came over by the bucketload. This piece you could eaisly turn into a book. Your usage of words are a perfect fit.

Big kudos to you.

Mark.

Posted 7 Years Ago


M. L. F.

7 Years Ago

Thank you so much Mark. Sounds cheesy, but to me, writing is about imagery and emotion and one of t.. read more
Woah! Sounds like a horror scene here. Loved the imagery here.☺

Posted 7 Years Ago


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Precisely delivered chill, line 6 is just sublime that literally gave me goosebumps. Brilliant piece. Starz

Posted 7 Years Ago


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M. L. F.

7 Years Ago

Why thank you Starz Goosebumps intended. ;)

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