Gary Bateman Poet Rhyme

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Author's Notes:  Another dark write here for the 2014 Halloween celebration.  May it chill the readers' bones and fan the flames of fear most exquisitely!!  (Gary Bateman - October 8, 2014) (Rhyme poetic format)

Categories:  allegory, dark, evil, fantasy, halloween, horror, magic.

Black Cat Green Eyes Most Evil

Black Cat hath the coldest green eyes of most hideous evil
Which chilleth my blood, causeth me the greatest upheaval;
Darkness doth pervade this creature’s most gruesome gaze
Giveth me unbridled terror, leaveth my soul in an utter haze; 
Lucifer himself giveth this black demon animal its dark life
Only to bringeth me a terrifying malediction of most evil strife;
Black Cat with its visage and its promise of eternal damnation
Seeketh for me its vilest of intention and its darkest tarnation; 
I prayeth then Lord God, saveth all my eternal spirit and soul
And delivereth them on All Hallows’ Eve most sound and whole!  
	
Gary Bateman, Copyright © All Rights Reserved, Schoeningen, 
Germany (October 8, 2014) (Rhyme poetic format)

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Kelly Deschler October 21, 2014 at 6:15 PM Black cats are so mystical, magical, and beautiful, as well as terrifying.... The wording is so interesting in this poem, along with a smooth rhythm and wonderful rhyme! A terrific write for the Halloween season, Gary! Gary Bateman October 22, 2014 at 9:48 PM Kelly, Thanks once again and for finding this other little gem that I wrote. Black Cats are all those things you mention above. They make for some very interesting dark theme writes -- especially around Halloween. I will drop by soon to check your latest writes. Cheers and Spill Ink!! Gary

Robert Lindley October 9, 2014 at 10:56 PM My mother had such a black cat, I hated it because every time I came near it it tried to scratch me. Great dark write... A super 7 for the dark images it evoked... Gary Bateman October 10, 2014 at 8:57 AM Robert, Thanks for the visit and your timely comments. I've had that same bad luck sometimes with cats. If they don't know you, then they usually try to scratch you. I enjoy your poetry too very much. More future writes on the way from me. Best Wishes, Gary

Gry Christensen October 9, 2014 at 10:51 PM I am a cat lover/owner so I read your poem strictly metaphorical. :) Green is said to be the colour of jealousy so......... Very well written this and you master archaic English perfectly as well as rhyming. Gary Bateman October 9, 2014 at 11:03 PM Hello Gry, Thanks for dropping by again, for your comments on this Black Cat piece. No worries about cats. My work is strictly, as you've noted, metaphorical. If it was about a dog, it would be called a "Hell Hound." (HA HA) I'm currently experimenting with variations in my writing. I will check out you latest poems too. Cheers!! Gary Gary Bateman October 9, 2014 at 10:57 PM Cheri . . . Oh Queen of Darkness -- Thank you my dear for the second posting here. My current macabre write (which will be dedicated to you!!) is just underway with the other writes I have on my desk for the weekend. It should be interesting. Glad you likes my Black Cat write here. Up late again here in Germany -- off to sleep soon. Cheers!! Gary

Andrea Dietrich October 8, 2014 at 10:52 PM I really like it, but oh my gosh, I have a black cat with green eyes. Say it ain't so!! She is as sweet as can be!! Gary Bateman October 9, 2014 at 1:24 PM Andrea, No worries. Good News -- this one is a Poetic Black Cat with Green Eyes. And so your mortal being and soul are quite safe. Thanks for the read too. I always appreciate your visits. Best Wishes, Gary

Tim Smith October 8, 2014 at 7:12 PM Another great piece my friend....cheers Gary Bateman October 8, 2014 at 8:22 PM Thanks Tim!! I enjoyed putting this one together. Best Wishes my friend. Gary

Carolyn Devonshire October 8, 2014 at 3:40 PM Hi Gary, Black cats have long been a symbol of evil and your poem is a timely write for Halloween. It almost seems like this cat is the devil incarnate. Best wishes, Carolyn Gary Bateman October 8, 2014 at 8:32 PM Hello Carolyn, I like the theme of Black cats too very much. The black demon cat in this write could be the Devil's surrogate or could indeed be the Devil himself. Thanks for your comment here, and I will most certainly also take a look at your poems here later today. My Best Wishes, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen October 8, 2014 at 1:46 PM - I get goosebumps ..... all cats have "creepy" eyes - (I do not like cats .... but cats like me :)) - A skilful poem Gary, I like it! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Gary Bateman October 8, 2014 at 8:35 PM Anne-Lise, Thanks for your comments here. I'm actually a dog person, but cats seem to like me too. Glad you liked this little Halloween write. I plan to do more of these. I need to check out your latest works too. Much to do. We are all very busy as writers. Best Wishes as always!! -- Gary

Maurice Yvonne October 8, 2014 at 10:23 AM Gary this is EXCELLENT i am adding it to my favs. Gary Bateman October 8, 2014 at 8:39 PM Maurice, Thanks!! Glad you liked this one. I guess you're right. The dark-side stuff seems to suit me, but my wife wants me to write other themes too. I showed her your love poems. She's a definite fan of your works, as I most definitely am. Best Wishes, Gary

Tim Ryerson October 8, 2014 at 6:42 AM I especially like the way you have used Biblical English in this frightening tale as if to help combat the forces of Lucifer...VERY well done my friend! - Tim Gary Bateman October 8, 2014 at 8:44 PM Tim, Thanks so much for your observation and wonderful comments here!! Yes, the Biblical English did give this write some additional heft. And thanks for taking the time to look me up. I will most certainly check out your works too. (I'm over here in Germany and its quite early in the morning here as I reply.) My Best Wishes, Gary

Sara Kendrick October 8, 2014 at 6:02 AM A jet black cat with really green eyes would be a scary creature..The devil comes to us with blue eyes and blue jeans though..A really clever dragon is Satan who is camouflaged to look like a really good alternative to a good clean life..Sara Gary Bateman October 8, 2014 at 9:07 PM Hi Sara, Thanks indeed here for your wonderful comments. I like your take of the devil with blue eyes and all. And the camouflage metaphor as well. I will continue checking out your poems too from time to time. I wish you a Most Happy Halloween!! Cheers, Gary

Demetrios Trifiatis October 8, 2014 at 5:27 AM You write with such authority on the subject that I have to warn you my friend, Gary, to take good care of yourself, for you might be misunderstood! Ha-ha! From now on I will keep a good distance from every black cat with green eyes! Absolutely Shakespearian! Seven a MUST! Gary Bateman October 8, 2014 at 9:01 PM Demetrios, As always my good friend . . . thank you so much for your kind comments and always interesting perspective. I hope that Shakespeare does not hate me. You should be aware too of Cherl Dunn's dark works too. She and I conspire together. I must ponder another Mephistophelian delight here in the near future. Cheers and Halloween Wishes, Gary

Liam Mcdaid October 8, 2014 at 4:58 AM smiling dear pal scary cat with green eyes gary very beautifully painted love the picture drawn Gary Bateman October 8, 2014 at 8:49 PM Liam "Me Irish Mate": Thanks!! Just think, I could've written a tale about an old drunken evil Leprechaun with green eyes. But as you know, my Leprechaun (and old drinking buddy) resides her at home in my "John Jameson" bottle. All the Best my dear friend!! Cheers, Gary