Whispers In The Woods


She heard whispers in the dark of night

Deep within the woods

Voices of the dead , she thought

Or satanic beings who roam in cloaked hoods


Standing frozen with fear , breath rapid and low

She convinced herself it was only the rustling of the trees 

As she walked deeper into the darkness

A cloaked hooded figure stood watching with no intention to appease
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Date: 8/24/2025 12:06:00 PM
Nice spooky piece Deb, good imagery and very well penned. Blessings,Gordon
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Date: 8/27/2025 9:08:00 AM
Thanks so much Gordon…nice to see you! Debx
Date: 8/20/2025 12:28:00 PM
Hello Deb, why did the hooded figure id not help her? Darlene/X Hugs.
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Date: 8/23/2025 3:12:00 PM
Hello Deb, oh! That makes sense to me. /Darlene/ x Hugs.
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Date: 8/23/2025 12:14:00 PM
Because he is the evil one Darlene hehe! Thanks sweet Darlene....Debx
Date: 8/17/2025 7:57:00 PM
You watching those 'midnight specials' again, Deb? lol. ~ Gershon
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Date: 8/23/2025 12:13:00 PM
Of course BB!! Debx
Date: 8/16/2025 3:32:00 PM
A very nice poem, which reminds me, I've been wanting to watch a very good horror movie.
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Date: 8/23/2025 12:14:00 PM
I love crime and thriller movies but horror no thankyou Hilda ha! Debx
Date: 8/14/2025 5:33:00 AM
NO, YOU CAN'T JUST STOP, THAT'S TEASING - JUST LIKE A WOMAN, no, that's not what I meant, not at all (just being silly.) Seriously, the Title alone gave me chills, and they only grew, now they don't know what to do. Will there be a part 2? Who is in the hood, could it be someone good? Oh, you have me going. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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Date: 8/14/2025 9:40:00 AM
You make me laugh lovely CayCay…..sorry no part 2 my friend! You could write part 2 perhaps?! Ha…. Thankyou…..Debx
Date: 8/13/2025 4:36:00 PM
Very engaging poetry, Deb. Nice mysterious closing line. I like it! Your Texas buddy, Bill
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Date: 8/14/2025 9:38:00 AM
Thankyou my dear friend! Debx
Date: 8/11/2025 2:43:00 PM
SHPOOKY!! Leaving us all in suspenders is quite wicked of you. Mind you…I suppose Li’l Red Riding Hood would be a bit of an old crone by now… perhaps it was she; perhaps The Woloff ate her face off; perhaps she…. Now see what you’ve done, Deb!
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Date: 8/12/2025 9:14:00 PM
Don't use me as an excuse for wearing your suspenders!! We both know hehe!! Thanks my FF...Debx
Date: 8/11/2025 10:22:00 AM
Great poem. Lots of imagery.
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Date: 8/12/2025 9:15:00 PM
Thankyou Jay...Debx
Date: 8/11/2025 4:56:00 AM
Very mysterious! Foreboding. Poe, one of my favorite writers. Love it! Halloween is just around the corner, time to brush off my ghoul as well.
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Date: 8/23/2025 12:19:00 PM
Thanks so much Joe...Debx
Date: 8/11/2025 1:42:00 AM
All very dark, Deb. Having said that...many a person would contend, that there is more than just recognised animals living deep within the woods. I personally would not disagree with any of that. :) john
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Date: 8/23/2025 12:19:00 PM
Thanks John...Debx
Date: 8/11/2025 1:10:00 AM
Yikes!! Chilling. You set the mood well for this. I wonder what will happen next. Thanks for your visit to my page.
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Date: 8/23/2025 12:18:00 PM
Thanks Eileen....Debx
Date: 8/10/2025 4:27:00 PM
a spooky write...makes me think twice about going in the woods at night...have a great week, hugs, Sara
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Date: 8/23/2025 12:17:00 PM
That made.me.laugh Sara....how often do you go into the woods at night alone?!! Haha....Debx
Date: 8/10/2025 11:57:00 AM
What a creative write/story you have here. I enjoyed reading it. Have a blessed/wonderful day writing away.........
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Date: 8/23/2025 12:20:00 PM
Thanks so much Paula! Debx
Date: 8/10/2025 11:49:00 AM
- A scary encounter in the woods, Deb - hugs
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Date: 8/23/2025 12:16:00 PM
A deathly encounter perhaps Sunshine! Hehe....Debx
Date: 8/10/2025 10:07:00 AM
eek creepy Deb would be a good Halloween poem read round a camp fire! hugs Jan x
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Date: 8/23/2025 12:15:00 PM
I agree Jan....hope all well with you! Debx
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