Ghoul

Gangrenous decay
Hideous creeping movements
Odour of rotting flesh
Ulcerated weeping sores
Longing for meat from the grave

Jack Horne for Russell's Challenge contest, 8th October
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
October 14, 2011 at 7:34 PM
I'll keep my hands out of the mess! Wierd fun Jack, hope it satisfied your macabre streak :)
Sweetheart Avatar
October 10, 2011 at 6:46 PM
lines of great imagery Jack and ghoulish descriptions.. last line is priceless luv. good luck in the contest... my friend..luv..
Kendrick Avatar
October 9, 2011 at 5:41 PM
This one is gross me out.Some like it though...Sara
Clark Avatar
October 9, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Nice translation
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