Go Not Into the Room

Go not into the room beyond these walls
where some have gone, for mystery enthralls
the curious. . . but know there lies therein
a spirit cursed who suffers no chagrin,
who propagates the murder he recalls.

For when the moon is full and evening falls,
a din perhaps is heard. . .The phantom hauls
a corpse along the floor while moon peeps in.
Go not into the room.

They say when one goes in, that demon calls
the name of the intruder; then befalls
a likely death. . . he’s never seen again.
The ghost stands at the window with a grin,
a sight of unrepentance that appalls.
Go not into the room.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Shango Avatar
November 10, 2010 at 10:47 AM
This is so Dylan Thomas: a sight of unrepentance that appalls. Go not into the room. I like the universal voice that gives the warning ... almost like the day thou eat of it thou shalt surely die (yet there was not intentional allusion to this), which speaks to the spontaneity of poetry and its ability to prophesy ... that we will be enticed anyway. Good write.
K. Avatar
November 7, 2010 at 7:31 AM
hi Andrea :) dropping by to say how you doin'? hope you had a good day & was able to catch up on what you wanted to do-- Joe had a good nap I hope! catch you soon I hope, you sure seem to be so busy these days :(.... hugs to you :) --nikko :)
Davis Avatar
October 30, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Spooky! I wonder if u must be excellent at writing camp-fire stories? U do so well w/ horror/ thriller poems. And I wrote another one (oops, I did it again).
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
October 29, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Oh man now I really thought this was pretty creepy but an eccelant poem.No I wrote one called 38 years I've been married since I was 13 he was 15 and got 3 kids 9 grandkids.Well I love to get on PS and get a message from you.Teresa
Babcock Avatar
October 27, 2010 at 11:51 AM
You really do like those scary stories. I can't even watch a horror show without having nightmares. a good write Andrea. Luv Phyl
Galua Avatar
October 26, 2010 at 7:34 PM
a good write to this coming Halloween...^_^ v
Lee Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 5:57 PM
Halloween is NEEEARRRRING... Enjoyed poem!
Coulstock Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 3:59 PM
Fantastic Andrea.I love the way you've written this.feeding the curiosity that lurks in the darkest recesses of our minds while in the safety of our rooms.We like thrillers,and mysteries and you have taken us along on a ghostly journey. I love the line beginning 'The phantom.....it conjures up wonderful images so right for Halloween. Love June
Neels Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 12:07 PM
I promise you wont catch me close to that room. You sure captured the fear and horror in this one Andrea. Hope your weekend's been a good one, love Wilma
Maverick Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 12:00 PM
imagination running riot grinning ghost, good write.
Austin Avatar
October 24, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Hey! I be a stayin' out ob dat der room. "Unrepentance" - That there ghost is a REALLY bad dude. Love it. Love, Dave
Kapoor Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 10:39 PM
You have sketched the fear and horror very skillfully in this scary Poem my friend. If it is for a contest, you have done a great job and thanks for your valuable comments on the Kawaali song' Love in a Beauty Fair'. I have made only a small change in the last stanza, as it needed a small change or wordings otherwise I will go by the advice of my good friends. Hope the change is OK or else I can bring back the original one. Love and best wishes...Ravindra...Carrie Richards
Kendrick Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 4:47 PM
Very scary work..If for a contest good luck..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my blog and poems..Sara
R Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 10:58 AM
I will go into the room because I'm too curious!:) I like your poem, very scary, Andrea! Did you watch a horror movie while writing this?:) Have a great day, dear;) Hugs, Emilia
Guzzi Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 6:08 AM
very scary! I must try moe of this form! Soup Mail Light & Love
Falotico Avatar
October 23, 2010 at 5:14 AM
Wow Andrea, this is a great form that I must try...you are a teacher for me with these forms I am now learning...Love Michael
K. Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 7:31 PM
I am really loving your halloween writes, Andrea :) and in such an array of forms too-- impressive talent you got, :) and hmm I just might be curious enough to step inside that room ;) hopefully this won't be the case of curiosity killing the cat for me though...hugs to you!
Peranteau Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 9:11 AM
eeeeeek ! *smiles* Great write dear poet ! james
Mehta Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 6:27 AM
I am not the one to be scared to go into the room, Andrea
Sweetheart Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 5:29 AM
Great spooky write with lots of dramatic flair Andrea .. nice one for this season ... your words are super spectacular my friend.. enjoyed your creative theme today .. happy weekend with luv..
Kelly Avatar
October 22, 2010 at 3:34 AM
Spoooooooky Lady , you have scared me witless !!!!
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October 22, 2010 at 1:07 AM
You certainly wont catch me in there Andrea, it's much too spooky for me my dear. Quite an impressive and eerie picture you present. Many thanks for your visit and comments, they are always warmly welcome. hicky
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