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Forlorn Eyes of Poe

NOT CONTEST BOUND

I stood upon a rocky shoal, regret lingering across my mind
Its fingers traced the blood-filled lines along my bare arm
as if they were the brittle veins of leaves fallen from a tree
I was not blind to fear or its impending threat of harm
Its whispers felt like the breath of death, washing over me

How brief the moment seemed to pass, between light and dark
Shadows fluttered and were cast in ebony depth of night
This was a foreshadowing tale of danger, imminent and stark
A pale moon had risen, a silvered orb staring at me from high
as a cyclops beast waiting to feast when the moment was right

A scarecrow stood in fallow field, upon his arms were perched
ravens whose brothers danced on his head, raucously calling
Death rode upon an ill wind when suddenly they took flight
Such was my fright when in the sky a pair of red eyes lurched
I stared in disbelief, knowing I had no chance of forestalling

Within the barren branches of each maudlin, leafless limb
Regret stared at me from the forlorn eyes of Edgar Allen Poe
I felt my knees begin to tremble, my eyes filled to the brim
Frozen with terror, I was deprived of taking a life-giving breath
A chill made me quiver, and I realized it had begun to snow

How brisk was the Winter wind. The flock of crow took to the air
after sending me a warning glance with fierce beady eyes
An eclipse veiled the face of the moon, filling me with despair
I heard the caws, and despite my flaws, denied Poe to take my soul
From the waters edge I walked away from death on a rocky shoal

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Daniel Turner November 26, 2023 at 6:27 AM This is very well written, Lin. Very descriptive which only intensifies the dark mood. Should do well, I would think. Lin Lane November 26, 2023 at 6:33 AM Thank you, Danny but it’s not for a contest.

John Lawless November 25, 2023 at 5:33 PM and thus a shriek from the dark side awakens all...Loved this Lin, found myself rushing through the first reading followed by.....well, nicely written I won't try the lights out tonight..... Lin Lane November 26, 2023 at 6:09 AM You have me smiling, John. I know you’re braver then that. I hear them caw en mass and I shiver recalling what scripture says about them. Keep the lights on. thanks ;-)

Clive Culverhouse November 25, 2023 at 4:07 PM EA Poe is one of my favourite poets and this poem did him justice, and what an incredible picture of him that is Lin Lane November 25, 2023 at 5:03 PM Thank you very much, Clive. I’ve always admired his poetic skill and sorrowed that he died too young. Imagine what other fantastic tales he could’ve written.