Deep In the Woods

Deep in the woods, a cottage lies,
deep in the core of it,
and gazing out with empty eyes,
twins by a window sit.

Deep in their thoughts, they sit, these two,
above their shack, a shroud
of limbs from trees block any view
of sun, or moon or cloud.

Deep in their hearts, they had to know
they shared a secret sin.
In dark, sweet flowers cannot grow
when jealousy creeps in.

Deep in the night, the cold winds gust.
The leaves from a fresh dirt mound.
The winds, as strong as two maids’ lust,
now move the leaves around.

Deep in the ground, lies one who came
by chance.  He did no wrong
but put twin virgin hearts aflame. . . 
then stay a bit too long.

Deep into sleep, each woman dreams
of the love she yearns for still
and shivers to recall the screams
of the man both had to kill.

for Skat's Dark and Deep (old poems only)Contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 5/6/2015 7:43:00 PM
I loved everything about this poem. The story, the rhyming and smooth flowing lines... An excellent poem, Andrea! Congrats on your win, as well. I'm going to fav this :)
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Date: 5/3/2015 10:30:00 PM
Andrea, Congratulations on your win. Thanks for the support. SKAT
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Date: 2/22/2015 9:49:00 PM
Brilliant write Andrea...congrats on your win..
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Date: 2/22/2015 7:03:00 PM
Good Job Kiddo, congrats :)
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Date: 2/22/2015 5:46:00 PM
Awesome, Andrea. SKAT
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Date: 2/22/2015 5:27:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea. Nate
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Date: 4/6/2013 9:43:00 PM
Leaves so much to the imagination - and that's where all the spooks live. You do this sort of thing brilliantly. Really brilliantly. - Red
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Date: 3/11/2013 10:39:00 AM
Chilling tale m'lady. The fact that you did not explain the "why" in their murdering some random person makes it all the more intriguing. I find terror doesn't stick with you if you don't have some mystery involved. You seem to have similar views... thanks for the read!
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Date: 3/10/2013 10:55:00 AM
A deep mystery of what happened in the woods. lol Nicely written love phyl
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Date: 3/4/2013 12:32:00 PM
I wasn't expecting that twist at the end....deep and delicious! Hugs p.s. took your advice and wrote a poem : )
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Date: 2/27/2013 6:41:00 AM
Wow! A deep woods mystery. Why did they have to kill the man? Was it for love? You always kill the man you love. Isn't that a song? Yes, in my perverted mind, I seem to recall the tune. I enjoyed this mysterious opus, dear Andrea. Love, daver
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Date: 2/26/2013 10:48:00 AM
Many congratulations on your win Andy luv xx
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Date: 2/25/2013 5:24:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserve win. Connie
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Date: 2/25/2013 6:07:00 AM
I see this one was in a contest...congrats...I didn't even see this contest...must have been up fast!...oh, btw, 'The Binding' was my first poem on the soup. I remember because I entered it into a first poem on the soup contest.
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Date: 2/24/2013 11:14:00 PM
This is a stunning write which I enjoyed reading my dearest friend Andrea! A scary one which is, as always very creatively crafted by one of my most fav. poets. I like it so much! My biggest congratulations in all your 3/more consecutive fantastic wins. By the way, I would like to answer now about my ex Adonis. His picture was already torn into pieces;) and that poem Tell Him was really for him ;) Thank you so much for asking.;) Have a great day in sunshine! love much, Leonora
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Date: 2/24/2013 9:50:00 PM
Hi Andrea... congratulations with your awesome deep and darken poem* GOODNIGHT!!! xox~LINDA
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Date: 2/24/2013 8:54:00 PM
congrats on a great win Andrea
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Date: 2/24/2013 6:49:00 PM
WOW, awesome Andrea, This has to win ;} going to fav's
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Date: 2/24/2013 12:18:00 AM
Great approach for the dark poem contest!Love this Andrea.
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Date: 2/23/2013 8:48:00 PM
This is dark and melodious...I love it!
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Date: 2/23/2013 1:40:00 PM
Terrifying... and tantalizing !!! reminded me of Poe's poems!!
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Date: 2/23/2013 12:40:00 PM
Scary, my hairs on my arms stood up. An awesome write Andrea. It sounds like a win. I'm an identical twin myself-Connie Irene and Bonnie Jean. Warm Smiles, Connie
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Date: 2/23/2013 12:13:00 PM
wow, just love this creepy one!
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Date: 2/23/2013 6:11:00 AM
i didn't even see this contest, but if this isn't at the top of the list, i'd be shocked! you totally nailed this poem - it feels like it was written many many years ago (when poetry was truly cherished!). fantastic!
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Date: 2/23/2013 6:08:00 AM
Andrea an excellent write and vivid picture, great entree, hope your weekend is going ok...David
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