Jan Terry Poet Rhyme

Dead End

On a grave two birds alight;
Ravens both, black as night.
To a tell-tale heart no longer beating,
"Nevermore" they keep repeating.
The demons claim the body below;
For here lies Edgar Allan Poe.


September 28, 2019

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John Lawless October 12, 2019 at 5:26 PM Love it.....great take on the contest theme and the picture with a nice Poe-like twist at the end...

Silent One September 29, 2019 at 9:10 AM This one is very dark..

Line Gauthier September 28, 2019 at 8:30 AM Bravo, Janece. Got that much intended gasp on reading your last line. Bravo. Jan Terry September 28, 2019 at 10:59 AM Thanks, Line. Just popped in to see what my favs are doing and looking for inspiration.