Fangs

The town children
Only feed at night
Never to face the sun
Dark eyes, emotionless smiles
Tongues darting across razor fangs

The town children
Hunt under the harvest moon
Until the shadows disappear  
White pallid skin
Blood red lips

Beware o traveler
Of town children at night
Your desire to give aid
Will only lead you
To a bloody grave

Town Children Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Julia Ward
9/10/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Gauthier Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 8:37 PM
Sounds like a sequel to the Walking Dead, Timothy! Brrr... a very original take on the challenge.
Mcguire Avatar
September 30, 2019 at 3:07 PM
The Halloween spirit got me
Laurie Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 8:02 PM
G'day Timothy … unfortunately Timothy, there are many street kids who survive in the nocturnal world and shun society. You've hit the spot here - Thanks again Timothy - Lindsay
Mcguire Avatar
September 12, 2019 at 8:09 PM
Thanks mate!
Lamoureux Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 11:20 AM
Now this got my attention. I am off to read another.
Mcguire Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 5:45 PM
Thanks Richard! :)
Krutsinger Avatar
September 10, 2019 at 11:00 PM
I like how you grabbed the prompt and ran with it straight to Halloween, Tim!
Mcguire Avatar
September 11, 2019 at 5:45 PM
Thanks Caren! :)
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