Dark Dreams

At home, his room was full of pantyhose -
he'd strangled scores of homeless girls and kept
the nylon trophies, each a memory
(reminding him of how they'd begged and wept).
He planned the brunette's murder as she slept...

written 2nd November for Anthony's Darkness contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Proxenos Avatar
November 6, 2020 at 8:06 AM
Oh wow, and this could be true with the awful murder stories we see on TV - really blood curdling - excellent write though! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
May Avatar
November 4, 2020 at 5:55 AM
A dark and chilling write...
Kendrick Avatar
November 4, 2020 at 3:54 AM
Sad. Maybe she will strangle him with his socks. Thanks for dropping by. Sara
Callus Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 3:39 PM
Definitely a dark poem, Jack! Another serial killer! Regards // paul
Allison Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 2:10 PM
oh gosh such a dark theme Jack and quite mysterious i feel quite chilled reading your poem ... perhaps this is a case for Inspector Morse or Miss Marple:-) hugs jan xx
Devonshire Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 1:47 PM
Oooh, very dark, Jack! I've always wondered why serial killers take "trophies." Best wishes for a win, Hon! Love, Carolyn
Dietrich Avatar
November 3, 2020 at 1:18 PM
yesss, I like dark ones like this. I have a few like this too. I know you and I both love a dark mystery!!
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