Premiere Contest WinnerA Lycanthrope Moon

It was long gone midnight, and nervously I walked
There was something in the bushes, I was being stalked.
I could smell it's fetid breath, It was lurking in the dark
It scared me half to death as I hurried through the park.

My step quickened, my nerves could barely cope
For above my head the moon was full, the night of the lycanthrope.
Now my heart was racing, I began to flee
I could hear the slavering beast, and it was coming after me.

I was nearly at the gate much to my relief, 
Thinking I was safe, that's when I felt its teeth.
It was ripping at my skin, tearing me to shreds
There I lay bleeding, amongst the flower beds.

It fixed me a stare, through furious blood red eyes
It left, I lay savaged, as daylight filled the sky.
I staggered home wounded to the safety of my room,
I couldn't know how things would change, come the next full moon.

Weeks later it was dark, the moon was full and bright
I was going nowhere, I'd stay in tonight.
Then I heard a noise, so guttural, so foul,
Horrified, I couldn't stop myself,  I began to howl!







Entry for
Scary or Spooky poem Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin
19/9/18. Placed 1st.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mcguire Avatar
June 19, 2020 at 11:09 PM
fantastic, nice twist!
Smith Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 5:14 AM
Thank you Timothy. :)
Mcguire Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 1:26 AM
Great Poem! Great Win! A fav for me. Check out my poems, "Alpha" and "the Pack"
Smith Avatar
October 23, 2018 at 5:52 AM
Thank you Timothy. :)
Goff Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 5:54 PM
Scary indeed! Gary! well written!
Smith Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 5:55 PM
Thank you James :)
Gauthier Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 10:55 PM
Wow - a stunner - Congrats on your most deserving gold medal win. Bravo, Gary!
Smith Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 6:07 AM
Thank you Line :)
Fisher Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 10:32 PM
A great poem with a great ending. Congrats!
Smith Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 6:07 AM
Thank you Haley :)
Canerdy Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 7:40 PM
Gary, you CERTAINLY deserved this win--EXCELLENT! Janice
Smith Avatar
October 6, 2018 at 6:08 AM
Thank you Janice :)
Mcferran Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 5:20 PM
Oh wow- GREAT ending to a very creative write! ;) And congrats on your win!
Smith Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 5:25 PM
Thank you Rhona :)
Kitchin Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 4:57 PM
Excellent scary and well written poem, congratulations on your first place win!
Smith Avatar
October 5, 2018 at 5:03 PM
Thank you Tania, it was great fun :)
DiMino Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 11:11 AM
:)Love it! I grew up enchanted by Poe and Chiller Theater. In truth, to the heart of most horror, everything that happens to us in life is a bite of sorts, and leaves its mark we carry with us. I guess, why my parents always said: "when possible keep the best company". Great read!
Smith Avatar
September 19, 2018 at 11:24 AM
Thank you Joe :)
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