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At the edge of town stood, a government research centre It was heavily guarded, no unauthorised persons could enter The authorities put down rumours, saying its just a research station But word got out they were trying, to open an other dimension. One night a massive blast took off the research station roof If anyone doubted the rumours, here now was the proof The gates of hell opened, with the sound of blood curdling screams And out poured tall green creatures, only found in hellish dreams. They were humanoid winged reptilians with eyes a blood red The townspeople heard the blast, many of them were in bed All the streetlights went out and the sky turned pitch black Under the cover of darkness the creatures launched an attack. They entered every house and mutilated everyone inside There was pools of blood everywhere; hundreds had died The police and army arrived and fired shell after shell But they too were slaughtered by these demons from hell. They kept coming out of the portal and went from town to town They were annihilating mankind and they weren't slowing down By the next day they'd invaded, across the world every land No weapons could stop them, they had the upper hand World leaders held an urgent meeting and agreed a strategy But that strategy would mean, the end of humanity The plan was to launch nuclear missiles, it was the only way If mankind couldn't rule the earth then neither would they. The countdown time was agreed and it was announced worldwide Everyone told to stay at home, with your loved ones by your side People were crying, religious leaders urged people to pray Ten minutes later earth was vaporised on mankind's darkest day. Written on 30th April 2021 A Poem of Horror Poetry Contest Sponsored by Funom Makama.

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Date: 2/2/2022 3:52:00 AM
Wow.... the demons from hell... ! Will I see them again in the dark with glowing blood red eyes... I am afraid ! You the master story teller has created such a scene of horror, so terrifying ! Great win .
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 2/2/2022 4:28:00 AM
Thank you very much Valsa, there was a film by Stephen King called the Mist that inspired it. Sleep with the light on lol. Tom
Date: 8/21/2021 8:04:00 AM
WOW Congratulations on your well deserved win Tom, I don't often read horror though glad i read this one, even Fav'd it ! Brilliant horror story with great rhythm and rhyme. Well Done !!
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Date: 8/21/2021 8:35:00 AM
Thank you very much Paris for your congrats, im happy you enjoyed it. Thanks too for the fave. Tom
Date: 6/1/2021 6:38:00 AM
Made me think of “War of The World” this is so well done Tom. Bravo and congrats on your Trophy. ;0)
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Date: 6/1/2021 8:56:00 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats Richard, im happy you enjoyed it, I love twilight zone type stories, Stephen Kings the mist inspired this one. Tom
Date: 5/19/2021 7:23:00 AM
Congrats on your winner. Way to go. Very well written poem about a very fictitious imaginings. I would say you do have an imagination gone wild. LOL. We know that it is not going to happen. Thanks for dropping by my page. I appreciate the visit. Sara
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Date: 5/19/2021 10:47:00 AM
Thank you Sara, i wouldn't argue with that, I often wonder where those ideas come from. I do wonder what goes on in these secret places like Area 51. Tom
Date: 5/17/2021 1:27:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!! What a story/write. You are a wonderful story teller even on the dark side. Have a blessed day............
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Date: 5/17/2021 1:47:00 PM
Thank you very much Paula, im happy that you enjoyed it. Hope your week is off to a good start. Tom
Date: 5/16/2021 3:28:00 AM
Wow! I knew this would win, Congratulations on trophy win, Tom:)
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Date: 5/16/2021 4:53:00 AM
Thank you very much for your return visit and congrats Jo. Much appreciated. Tom
Date: 5/15/2021 10:47:00 AM
Wow! A really Horror Poem, Tom! Congratulations on your trophy, it’s so well-deserved! BW ~ Mala
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Date: 5/15/2021 10:53:00 AM
Thank you very much Malabika, im happy that you enjoyed it, It was inspired by a Stephen King story called The Mist. Enjoy your weekend. Tom
Date: 5/14/2021 12:11:00 PM
- I just want to mention ... I'm scared of the dark, Tom - An awesome poem - Congratulations on your top win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 5/14/2021 12:25:00 PM
Thank you very much Anne, hope you are well on the way to recovery. Tom
Date: 5/14/2021 12:13:00 AM
Tom, this is certainly a poem of true horror - what an amazing write so well penned and loads of congratulations on your deserved win. Hope you and the family all well, we are going through our third wave of Covid. Our boys very strict with our going out at all. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 5/14/2021 12:22:00 PM
Thank you very much for your congrats Jennifer, im pleased that you enjoyed it. I'm well, just been away with family for a week, hope you and yours are OK, Tom
Date: 5/12/2021 8:04:00 PM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing your poetic talent... God bless you.
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Date: 5/13/2021 1:07:00 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats Beata, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 5/12/2021 9:13:00 AM
An extremely powerful write Tom....Congrats on your win :)
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Date: 5/12/2021 11:16:00 AM
Thank you very much for your congrats Carol, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 5/12/2021 8:11:00 AM
Congrats on your top win with this fabulous write!! You love space from star trek to space invaders !!:)
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Date: 5/12/2021 11:15:00 AM
Thank you very much Krish, im glad you enjoyed it. Anything outside of normal catches my attention. Greetings from the New Forest. Tom
Date: 5/12/2021 7:26:00 AM
Thank you very much for this wonderful entry. I truly enjoyed your work. A big big congratulations to you.
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Date: 5/12/2021 11:10:00 AM
Thank you very much for my placement Funom, im happy that you enjoyed it. Thanks also for hosting the contest. Tom
Date: 5/9/2021 11:45:00 PM
Hello Tom ... a horror movie in the making and it's enough to scare the pants of the bravest - thanks Tom - Lindsay
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Date: 5/12/2021 11:08:00 AM
Thank you Lindsay, im pleased that you enjoyed it. Tom
Date: 5/8/2021 2:27:00 AM
Hi Tom, I enjoyed reading your story very much and was thinking along the same lines as Victor, the dreaded virus bugs came to mind. Great imagining and story telling. Just know you’ll do well in the contest… Belle
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Date: 5/8/2021 4:11:00 AM
Thank you very much Belle, Its been the unseen enemy of mankind and just when you think it's going away more deadly variants appear, we're not planning on flying anytime soon. Tom
Date: 5/7/2021 10:42:00 AM
I can't imagine anything more horrifying than this scenario, having to destroy the entire planet to stop the invaders, this is creepily captivating! Should be a top winner :)
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Date: 5/7/2021 12:23:00 PM
Thank you very much Michelle, a terrifying thought indeed. Hope you're keeping well and I hope you have a lovely weekend. Tom
Date: 5/4/2021 5:17:00 PM
Really enjoyed reading this! I was gripped! Beware of the mist! You should start writing film scripts! :-)
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Date: 5/5/2021 3:11:00 AM
Thank you very much Lisa, im pleased that you enjoyed it. It was that movie the mist that inspired me. Tom
Date: 5/4/2021 12:24:00 PM
Wow Tom. This is great story telling! Perfect horror write you did with this! Keep on writing my friend. This one really pulled me in and seems so real too :)
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Date: 5/4/2021 12:27:00 PM
Thank you very much Heidi, im happy that you enjoyed it. It was the master of horror who inspired me, Stephen King. Tom
Date: 5/4/2021 8:45:00 AM
Move over Stephen King, Wow, talk about the pen is mightier than the alien. I'm speechless, Tom. The imagery is superb, I do believe the creatures are amongst us now, wait till they read this gem, then they'll know their covers has been blown wide open.
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Date: 5/4/2021 8:53:00 AM
Thank you very much Harry, who knows what goes on in places like Area 51, there's been rumours about trying to open other dimensions, God help us if they ever succeed. Hope you're well. Tom
Date: 5/4/2021 2:40:00 AM
Hi Tom, A fantastic poem, on the other hand, is frightening in its nature when it paints a detailed image of what humans are capable of. Nothing is shocking any longer: everybody wants to lead the world. Very best regards // Lasaad
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Date: 5/4/2021 2:55:00 AM
Thank you very much Lasaad, you're right, mankind is on a very dangerous path going to places he knows nothing about. Mankind will cause his own destruction in the end. Hope you have a great week. Tom
Date: 5/3/2021 3:11:00 PM
wow you went all out on the Apocalypse theme!! Utter destruction. WELL DONE for horror theme!
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Date: 5/3/2021 3:17:00 PM
Thank you very much Andrea, im happy that you liked it. It does make you wonder what goes on in these secret places. Tom
Date: 5/3/2021 3:08:00 PM
I'm glad you survived to tell this chilling tale, Tom, as otherwise I wouldn't have known I'm a ghost. I suppose you did check that all those demons weren't just teenagers?... only asking. Good write and good luck in the contest. Terry
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Date: 5/3/2021 3:15:00 PM
Lol, well funny enough it was Halloween and it was no treat. Thanks Terry. Tom
Date: 5/3/2021 4:35:00 AM
So well written! The first part reminded me of the series “Strange Things”
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/5/2021 5:57:00 AM
My daughter told us about it too! :)
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/3/2021 4:45:00 AM
Thank you very much Kim, My daughter told me about that series, I was hooked. Hope you're well. Tom
Date: 5/2/2021 5:56:00 PM
I wonder if the wokesters would censor this one for children along with Dr. Seuss. Probably not, eh?! lol. My blood's curdling, Tom. :) gw
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Date: 5/3/2021 1:03:00 AM
Lol, thank you Gershon, bit by bit our freedom is being eroded, where will it end. Tom
Date: 5/2/2021 1:36:00 PM
An amazing piece Tom, with great imagery and insightful expression as well. Hope you've had a great weekend, Blessings always, Gordon
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Rico Leffanta
Date: 5/3/2021 11:38:00 AM
I think you have forecast, "The End", Tom! Aloha! Rico
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Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/2/2021 2:24:00 PM
Thank you very much Gordon, im happy that you liked it. Been doing some diy, thankfully im near the end of it now. Hope you too have enjoyed your weekend. Tom
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