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Dark Woods Bq

I know better then to be here. I've been told. Things happen here. Bad things. Yet I am drawn. No. More like willed. I have not the power to resist this place I smell the decay. The rotting stench Windfall trees laying as if in wait My tread but a whimper in this wood Why am I here? What do I seek? The darkness thickens as I move forward Unsteady now, steps made with trepidation I sense movement. I am not alone Something sinister awaits me Whispers. Jumbled sounds. Hollow Seem to have moved closer Dare not look behind The grip of fear engulfs my body A light. Did I see a light? There. So bright. Blinding On my neck, the stale breath of death I cannot breath. My terror is too great It is too late. I did not listen I have found the alter of the damned I know better then to be here Things happen here. Bad things 11/20/2011 I once took a trip up some of the bayous in Louisiana. It was getting dark on our return and every once in a while, you would see a light in the trees, in the middle of nowhere. That was the inspiration. The rest I made up.

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Date: 11/23/2011 5:04:00 PM
It is fun to make things up like this. I remember lights ghostly in a cemetery in alabama. That would make a good poem too! Congrats . I see you won the contest with your dark write!
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 9:47:00 PM
Thank you Andrea and yes, that would be fodder for an edgy poem.
Date: 11/23/2011 4:54:00 PM
congrats on your win in the contest with this dark poem...
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 9:48:00 PM
Thank you Charlotte
Date: 11/23/2011 6:05:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Dark Woods" contest Bob. Love, Carol
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/23/2011 8:41:00 AM
Thank you Carol
Date: 11/22/2011 4:36:00 AM
A truthful twist...love the shorter lines for your dark write..it has a strong feel of suspense. Good win! Happy Thanksgiving, Bob Q.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/22/2011 8:33:00 AM
Thanks and to you also Gwendolen
Date: 11/22/2011 1:31:00 AM
Hi a worthy win ,Congratulations x
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/22/2011 8:34:00 AM
Appreciate it Mandy
Date: 11/21/2011 11:42:00 PM
sounded like a bad bad place to be, imagination wont let ya free, great poem .....bad things ...great ending hey...
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/22/2011 8:34:00 AM
Thanks a lot Don
Date: 11/21/2011 10:26:00 PM
BOB, this was a great walk through the woods.. enjoyed your imagination, Congratulations, in my Dark Woods, contest.. ;-) take care and have a good night,..p.d.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/22/2011 8:35:00 AM
Thanks P.D. It was a fun write
Date: 11/21/2011 12:02:00 PM
This is nice and well written. Best wishes in the contest.
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/21/2011 12:18:00 PM
Thank you Joseph
Date: 11/21/2011 9:07:00 AM
Very scary, Bob! Best wishes in the contest. Kim
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/21/2011 9:38:00 AM
Thanks very much Kim
Date: 11/21/2011 12:59:00 AM
Eerie and chilling, the sinister things that lie in wait. You bring a feeling of helplessness to this story, Willed, compelled to move deeper and deeper in... certainly fits the contest requirements... well written Bob, good luck...Margaret
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/21/2011 8:23:00 AM
Thanks for your kind comments Margaret
Date: 11/20/2011 11:39:00 PM
Thank you Bob,,, for the contest support... have a great night,.. LInda
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Bob Quigley
Date: 11/21/2011 8:22:00 AM
You bet. Thanks Linda

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