Kelly Deschler Poet Free verse

Darkness of Night

Darkness of night,
introduce me to what lurks
underneath your enchanting moonbeams.
I know that I should stay away,
yet, I am drawn to these silent things
that could easily end me.
I am not afraid of the supernatural.
I am spellbound, enraptured, mystified
by these psychotic creature's requiem dance,
that captures my soul
as it's own possession.

Darkness of night,
take me into your underworld,
where the arms of roaming specters
can totally envelope me,
like a densely tangled spider-web,
with no intention to ever let go.
Allow them to take me away,
to a deep place where, peacefully,
my dying soul can finally rest.

Darkness of night,
tell the devil only this....
he can have all of me,
to punish in any befitting manner.
I have already been through torture,
known pain, lived with loneliness,
and seen hell on earth.
The devil may care to try,
but he cannot hurt me any more.

Darkness of night,
say goodbye for me.
Shout high up to the heavens
and tell the sun it needs to shine
no longer on me.






Dark Poetry Contest

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Timothy Mcguire January 25, 2022 at 9:53 PM Such a great poem, great story, so well written

Joseph May March 3, 2015 at 7:23 AM Congrats on a great win Kelly Kelly Deschler March 9, 2015 at 3:13 PM Thank you, Joseph :)

Jan Allison March 2, 2015 at 3:33 PM Dropping back with my congrats Kelly:-) Hugs Jan xx Kelly Deschler March 9, 2015 at 3:10 PM Thank you, Jan :) hugs!

Sandra Haight March 2, 2015 at 11:46 AM Very powerful, Kelly. Life is a roller coaster at times, and the 'darkness of night' visits us all at some time. You have imaged those emotions so well. Congratulations on your placement in the contest. Hugs, Sandra Kelly Deschler March 8, 2015 at 5:55 PM I really appreciate your nice comments, Sandra. Thank you for the kind congrats, as well. Hugs :)

Dr. Upma A. Sharma March 1, 2015 at 11:51 PM Brilliant write,,Great win,, big congrats Kelly! Kelly Deschler March 8, 2015 at 1:29 AM Thank you so much, Dr. Upma. I appreciate your nice comments!

Skat A March 1, 2015 at 7:52 PM Kelly, CONGRATS on your win. ThanXs for supporting my contest ~ SKAT ~

Jiril Clemons October 19, 2014 at 9:12 PM Masterful poetry in this piece, Kelly. Absolutely brilliant! Perfect use of imagery and metaphors. Definitely one of the better poems I've read these past couple of days. Enjoyable overall. Check out some of my newer poems. Might enjoy them as much I enjoyed yours. Peace. Kelly Deschler October 24, 2014 at 12:57 AM Thank you for your wonderful comments, Jiril. I appreciate them so much! I'm glad you enjoyed my poem, and I will be stopping to enjoy your new poems soon.

Liam Mcdaid September 27, 2014 at 3:08 AM top shelf beautiful piece of writing Kelly Deschler October 3, 2014 at 4:30 PM Thank you, Liam. Your kind words mean so much to me, my friend!

Hina Nasir August 29, 2014 at 4:29 PM from this marvoulous write i can only deem that at this phase of life ..all a person can think is to giveup ...there are very few who survive ..through their principles ..some hard core people ..n i hope you would too ..get out of it,you have to ..it seems though there is nobody out there but there always is ..love you and your poem Kelly .. i too have gone through this time ..as i wrote such poems you can see them .. i wait for you death ...n ..reminds me of my darkness ..your friend Hina Kelly Deschler September 1, 2014 at 9:31 PM Life can seem like a rollercoaster at times. I know that my feelings about life tend to go up and down, and that reflects in my poetry. It has actually been awhile since I've written something as dark as this. Usually these feelings are not long lasting.... Once again, I am touched by your thoughtful and caring words, Hina. It means so much to me to know that I have at least one friend out there!

Paul Callus August 19, 2014 at 2:25 PM Wow! Kelly, this is too strong and deep! As a poem it's excellent, but do not let yourself be drawn so intensely into the clutches of an underworld that could repay you with ungratefulness and disdain. Let your soul see and feel the light....eventually....ultimately it is the light that will triumph over darkness. gl in contest. /x/ paul Kelly Deschler August 23, 2014 at 2:20 AM This was a heavy write, and I know this kind of poetry isn't for everyone. Most of this is just fantasy and not how I truly feel in my heart. It has been a while since I wrote something like this, and I think all of those feelings just came out....This contest has been judged and I did not place. But, that is all ok! Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments, Paul. It means a lot to me! :)

Richard Lamoureux August 19, 2014 at 7:56 AM Good morning Kelly, I read this one again, it is very powerful. My prayer for you is that God's light wraps you in a blanket of protection and that the darkness no longer beckons you. The pain you speak of is nothing compared to what awaits those who one day make the journey to hell. Kelly Deschler August 21, 2014 at 1:36 AM Good morning, Richard. Thank you so much for your kindness and sending such positive thoughts. In darkness is not where I want to be, and yet it is usually where I find myself.... There was a time in my life, when I felt like I was living in hell. But, I know there are worse things that people have lived through.

Richard Lamoureux August 17, 2014 at 8:55 AM I too have lived in the shadows and am familiar with the allure of darkness. Read my poem Dark Lover if you have a chance. I have a feeling you will appreciate it. Thanks for your visit and your response to my comment. Kelly Deschler August 19, 2014 at 1:21 AM You are very welcome, Richard! I will be stopping by to read your poem shortly....

Richard Lamoureux August 13, 2014 at 4:33 PM What is it about the dark that attracts us so? You were made for light, you are worthy of walking in paradise, do not settle for the shadows. A brilliant piece of writing wrapped in a blanket of sadness. Kelly Deschler August 17, 2014 at 12:49 AM I don't know what it is about the darkness, but we seem to be mesmerized by it's mysteries.... Some of my days are spent walking in the light, and some days I just want to hide in the shadows. It all depends on my mood when I'm writing. It has been a while since I wrote a poem like this.... Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Richard. I was very touched by them...

Justin Bordner August 12, 2014 at 8:48 PM Oh Bravo Kelly!!! Such reckless despair, and earnest thirst for dark exploration. Your spirit floats heavy and audacious. A bold new faith in Night's nuture. I'm FAVING this poem because I love the bold desperation, and beautiful words. J.A.B. Kelly Deschler August 16, 2014 at 2:42 AM Thank you so much, Justin. I'm happy that you enjoyed this! I used to write a lot of darker poetry, but it has been a while since I wrote something like this, and I think all of those feelings just had to come out.... I really appreciate the fav. It means so much coming from you!

Andrea Dietrich August 11, 2014 at 5:46 PM it gets sadder as it goes along, with the stanza about hell and that last stanza, that is the one I like best. A GREAT way to end this kind of a poem, Kelly.

Nette Onclaud August 11, 2014 at 11:09 AM this piece quickly snatches the reader... love the brooding feel of this terrific piece, kelly...hugggs Kelly Deschler August 12, 2014 at 2:41 PM Thank you so much for the great comments, Nette. I am so glad that you enjoyed my poem! I know this kind of dark poetry is not for everyone. Hugs :)

Ravi Sathasivam August 11, 2014 at 3:03 AM Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs Kelly Deschler August 14, 2014 at 1:45 AM Thank you, Ravi!

Jan Allison August 10, 2014 at 6:23 PM Outstanding write with incredibly imagery Kelly. Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xxx Kelly Deschler August 14, 2014 at 1:36 AM Thank you so much, Jan. Your kind comments meant a lot to me! I appreciate the good luck wishes, too! Hugs :)

Robert Lindley August 10, 2014 at 12:40 PM A true gem my friend. You amaze me yet again! I guess I am just slow in learning because I should know it is standard practice for you now. BBBBBRAVOOOO!!!!!!!!!! Kelly Deschler August 14, 2014 at 1:21 AM Your kind words meant so much to me, my friend. Thank you for the wonderful compliment! :)

Arthur Vaso August 9, 2014 at 11:58 PM Brilliant, pardon the pun, loved this one, I am sure Poe would too!!!!! Hugs A7 Kelly Deschler August 12, 2014 at 3:04 PM Thank you for the wonderful comments, Arthur. I'm glad you enjoyed this poem. And, I think Poe might have liked this one, too! Hugs :)