never after

08/2011 (Blood type B: Installment Three)

Rain sweeps in from the east
crashing into the dry earth
watering the waste known
as this city

I've been cowering from the sun
that burns its ugliness into my skin
patiently awaiting blessed nightfall
so that I may feed without concern

I've shut myself away from the world
so that they can't see the horror in
my eyes or the contortion that racks
my body from the lack of fresh, warm blood

I remember waking up to this never after
this life without you, I remember embracing
the spirits of the dead, only to become one

How I wish someone would fasten a stake
and drive it through my beat-less heart
or cast a silver bullet and put it into my brain
please rid me of this torment that surrounds me
and is me

Author's Note

Reviews

[Ruth]

Immense resignation and immersion within this love! To feel so numb and recognise the darkness as the self is to be liberated in some ways...brilliant piece once more..because it can be internal or horror...works well for both..I love your style :) xx

[Coyote Poetry]

Darkness bring more peace to a desperate heart and mind. Light of day leave a window for some hope. Strong description and story made the poem a pleasure to be read. Thank you for the excellent poem.
Coyote

[Suzy Q]

"How I wish someone would fasten a stake
and drive it through my beat-less heart"
Those lines, they really got to me. This was great.

[Fran Marie]

a well crafted and creative piece ....nicely penned !

[Alicia Hirshey]

Favorited(:

[Alexander Mccarthey]

There's something about the phrase never after that screams of the inner torments plaguing vampires. I love this piece. It paints a picture that is both dark and romantic. Always the best combination.

[Desmund Tiny]

"I've shut myself away from the world
so that they can't see the horror in
my eyes or the contortion that racks
my body from the lack of fresh, warm blood"
I love this stanza...nice poem......

and the picture.... anime again.... I love it!!! ^^,

[PrincessZeldaWannabe]

Really sweet yet dark love - and another Anime feel and picture!!!
ANOTHER GREAT JOB!!!

[Spookers]

Hmm. I love this poem. I like how you entwined pain with a vampires point of view.
"I've shut myself away from the world
so that they can't see the horror in
my eyes or the contortion that racks
my body from the lack of fresh, warm blood" That was my favorite part. You did very well in this poem. Good job.

[Muse]

To be tormented by your very own soul.....
This stings with real passion, so much so it spills blood and beauty. Fantastic writing!

[Thea]

Wow! I love this! "I've shut myself away from the world
so that they can't see the horror in
my eyes or the contortion that racks
my body from the lack of fresh, warm blood"
Amazing poem! :)))