Grave Curiosity

Fog so dense,
within iron fence,
hides bloody scenes
from curious teens.

Righteous souls,
this place can't hold,
but evils loom
in graveyard doom.

Angel's death 
brought them to rest.
Bodies bound
in hallowed ground.

Spirits rise
neath moonlit skies.
A phantom chill
in midnight still.

They feed on fear
and salt of tear.
From the mist,
a ghostly kiss.

Boneless fingers;
touch that lingers
up the spine
Creep to the mind.

Dare to roam
through chiseled stone,
with no escape;
they've locked the gate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Sirak Avatar
December 17, 2014 at 6:40 AM
This is an eerie one! Spine tingling throughout. Love the 'curious teens', they would be the ones trying to see what is going on past the fence.
Jerden Avatar
December 13, 2014 at 9:31 PM
Kinda spooky reading this in Christmas season. I liked this a lot, totally in the mood. Welcome back, BTW! I see you were gone for a while based on the dates on your poems.
Smith Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 1:17 PM
Excellent Arlene... You captivated me throughout and the flow was beautiful... Hugs Tim
Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 10:47 PM
oh a very eerie one!!! Love that title.it really hooks the reader!!
Smith Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Thanks, Andrea!!.. I was on hiatus during Halloween, so a bit late with the spooks.. Lol.. Hugs dear friend.. Arlene
Meade Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 7:46 PM
Love it!! I used to work in a cemetery and during the day it was a peaceful place to be . . . but night -- it all changed . . . death reigned supreme! OK, sleeping with the light on tonight!!
Smith Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 8:25 AM
Thanks, David!!... I can definitely see a truth in your comments!! Hugs.. Arlene
Roper Avatar
December 11, 2014 at 7:37 PM
Wow! Chilling write, Arlene. Enjoyed 7 Blessings and a Merry Christmas
Smith Avatar
December 12, 2014 at 8:26 AM
Thank you, so much, Eve!! Hugs.. Arlene
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