Ardent Eeriness

Mysterious light That lies outside my dwelling Is a black candle With an ardent eeriness A skull plastered on the face It reads fear exists Written right on the candle Condemning all those Who might try to enter here Ward to keep evil at bay
Russell Sivey
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Squyres Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 10:46 PM
I can hear this being read with only a single candle burning...wow...you took me there and pulled me in !! Enjoyed !! Great writing !!
Pettit Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 10:17 PM
Another fine double tanka for Halloween.
Dietrich Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 8:48 PM
Interesting title, ardent eeriness. I like this picturing of a black candle!
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