Cyclops Moon

Cyclops moon's silver beams piercing crowded misty dreams, lonely stroll through fog filled trees whispers heard on Autumn breeze, side ways glances in the park fill my thoughts of creatures dark. As I walk through guarded wood, peeking out from shrouded hood, no eyes through molten shadows seen I walk this place where souls have been. My senses sharp, I want to flee. I feel the evil watching me. Nimble fingers on leafless shrub reach from twisted craggy hub snagging swaddled cloak I wear seeking virtuous thoughts to tear. Eerie twilight stains abound on plants and stones and on the ground. Shadows eager for evening meal await the touch of souls to steal. Through tangled copse I proceed on flighted feet to end my need, from devil thicket I remove, my lonely locus to improve. Shimmering fears fill my head escaping from my sense of dread, as dark demented demons rise from stark places under clouded skys Then as quickly as rain drops fall I see my chance to end it all. Through ebon velvet my eye sees the path will end, beyond the trees Past the shadows, past the dreams my spirit floats on liquid moonbeams. So soothe I must my troubled mind and leave this devil wood behind.
11/05/15
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Godwin Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 4:02 AM
Congratulations, James! All the best, CayCay
Inman Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 6:01 AM
Thanks CayCay.
A  Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 12:17 AM
Hi James, Congratulations on your Shadows at Night win. Love **SKAT**
Inman Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 6:01 AM
Hi SKAT, Thank you for reading it.
Roper Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 10:51 PM
Wonderful write, James, congratulations on your win ! :)
Inman Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 6:02 AM
Eve, thank you for the nice comment.
Lindley Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 9:15 PM
JAMES, BIG CONGRATS ON YOUR FINE POEM AND YOUR WIN!!! Smooth and well crafted from start to finish!
Inman Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 6:03 AM
Thank you for the nice comment, Robert.
Y. Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 6:07 PM
James, congratulations on your:-) Alexis
Inman Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 6:03 AM
Thanks Alexis.
Allison Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 2:19 PM
You had me hooked from the first line James - pretty spooky imagery my friend - can see why Shadow loved this:-) hugs Jan xx
Inman Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 6:08 AM
Thank you Jan. Glad you enjoyed it.
Hamilton Avatar
November 15, 2015 at 1:49 PM
you lead us on a great journey James of beauty and mystic congrats on 2nd place hugs
Inman Avatar
November 16, 2015 at 6:10 AM
Shadow! Loved the contest!! Thank you very much for hosting it. I'm happy you enjoyed my poem.
Godwin Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 3:45 PM
I read the history and agree that it is great when poems come and flow, IF ONE HAS PEN AND PAPER! This is a very talented write. I didn't get scared, but drawn in just as I'm sure you intended. Great job ... CayCay
Inman Avatar
November 12, 2015 at 7:14 PM
CayCay, I have 5 poems I've started since 9/30 sitting in my unfinished folder, one is an Etheree that's missing ONE word that I just can't get. Yes, it's wonderful when they flow easily. I can't count the number I've thought of and lost because I couldn't write them down. Thanks for the positive comment.
Dietrich Avatar
November 11, 2015 at 12:33 AM
Are there any new ones of yours I have missed (except one for my contest I am saving to SAVOR)? I sure enjoy that you are posting many poems lately!!
Dietrich Avatar
November 6, 2015 at 3:23 PM
I read down here how naturally this came to you. I have not had that happen to me often with poetry. isn't it incredible when it does. Shadow really ought to love this one. I did one but it's nothing like what she wants. Not sure I should even post it. anyway, so good to see your newest work today!
Inman Avatar
November 6, 2015 at 9:17 PM
Yes, Andrea it is really nice when a poem flows easily. This one I had to end because it just kept coming, lol.
Lane Avatar
November 5, 2015 at 11:48 AM
ugh.. here's your 7
Lane Avatar
November 5, 2015 at 11:46 AM
That was quite an eerie stroll, Robert. You pulled me in, but I didn't want to be there with you after the first 10 lines...lol.. yet I had to stay with you to the end. Well conceived... for a 7.
Inman Avatar
November 5, 2015 at 1:45 PM
Hi Lin, thank you. Love the comment. The fact that you kept reading when you wanted to stop is compliment enough for me.
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