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THE HAUNTED HOUSE

The dark shadows flicker, hapless waves crash —
against the abyss a lover’s hopes dash.

Latter years, melancholic, dressed in black,
arrival of the vampire’s curse - I’m back.

A Victorian castle with misdeeds.
I sweep the grounds. Small feet kick away weeds.

An imposing door knocker — my heart beats
stealing my breath...I faint as the door cheats,

opening by itself — wispy fingers,
like frost outside the house, the chill lingers.

Awaking to old decrepit beauty —
timbre of a music box on duty.

I pry at doors, webbed windows — none will jar.
I’m locked in with whispers and dust...no stars.

A heavy painting with traversing eyes
further freezes my blood — he resents goodbyes.

I know this, but why? Why?! Wind from the cliff —
I’m screaming...falling. Those ghostly fangs stiff.

Reminded, I trek up the long staircase.
It’s intrical railing like woven lace.

Hypnotic melody — the lover’s bait.
Face of gloom — at the precipice, he waits.

He sinks his lusty teeth into my neck,
throws me down frightful stairs. I’m at his beck

and call — his revenge for forsaken love.
Each night we kiss at the cliff and he shoves.

This castle of curses and vengeful ghosts.
Ever dusk to dawn, it’s nightmare I host.

8/15/2018

2nd place/multiple placements
Sponsor - Dear Heart
Contest - The Haunted House
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