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Haunted

A hole in the head shooting pain trembles nightshades coldly down the spine a soul lost in the land of the living carried away in darkness flying inside dark clouds holding just a dream Distant thunder roars lightening splitting cracks sure as the crow flies crawling opens hells gates dark jewels of the night charred remains churning in a cauldron boiling goodness tears of thoughts Piercing screams spawning nightmares holding a promise once made walking in a valley amongst the dead shadows now smile hearing animals scream as the moon plays silver dancing light Dreams snatched away from reality the crow calls echoes in silence victims of this world howling over and back tragedy cries in their pain and suffering eyes seeking light whispers through the branches a heather bleat creature of the night calls Haunted by humans chained to the earth awaiting shadows and sunsets a cursed banshee wails supernatural screams from everywhere and nowhere Mind numbing winds passing through a white silhouette shredded shroud around a heart entombed in agonies' twilight shades clouds darken storms brewed stirring specters chase the wind Cold rains become lost tears the willow weeps in eternal sorrows a lament for the dead as the silver crescent moon smiles goodbye Blends in clear as day after sunrise forgotten in a valley of unrest death bell's toll out from the past onyx feathered crows call painful cries Forever seeking heaven's gate now sealed that promised choice was lost ages ago only burning hellfires or cold earthworms await Written by: Liam McDaid & Kelly Deschler

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 11/16/2015 9:10:00 PM
Awesome win. SKAT
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/8/2015 9:03:00 PM
Thank you so very much, SKAT :)
Date: 11/16/2015 4:19:00 PM
Chills!! You never cease to amaze...Terrifying yet so eloquently written "shadows now smile hearing animals scream as the moon plays silver dancing light" Yikes!! Congrats and I'm jealous of your co-writer...
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/6/2015 9:33:00 PM
Thank you so much, Tim. Liam gave me a great inspiration for this topic and the poem just took off from there... I really do enjoy collaborating with other poets, unfortunately the opportunity doesn't come up that often. Maybe we can write together one day, Tim!
Date: 11/16/2015 9:05:00 AM
Oof! Only burning hell fires and earthworms wait! Gives the creeps! Congrats Kelly!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/6/2015 9:21:00 PM
I wanted my last line of the poem to leave the reader with something to think about and give them a lasting chill... Thank you, Balveen. I appreciate your kind congrats and comments!
Date: 11/16/2015 8:06:00 AM
Congratulations in the placement of the contest.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 12/5/2015 2:51:00 PM
Thank you very much, Nayda!
Date: 9/17/2015 6:39:00 PM
I really love this piece of work! Very well written and delivered. Bravo! :) Would be you be kind enough to take a look at my page that looks into the Gothic art form :) please feel free to like and share it as well! :) https://www.facebook.com/Raven3.gothic?ref=hl Many thank!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 9/24/2015 7:41:00 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting so kindly, Anton. I'm glad you enjoyed our poem!... I will be taking a look at your Facebook page :)
Date: 6/4/2015 10:37:00 AM
What a marvelous read from a blessed paged built on lines constructed with the lyrics of the skies and words well supported by dynamic foamy clouds. Message well expressed! No doubt an absolute 7##.
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 6/7/2015 12:05:00 AM
I am glad you enjoyed our poem, Funom. Your kind comments are much appreciated!
Date: 5/23/2015 12:23:00 AM
Awesome dark write my friends... A7 and a pleasure to read such creative words..
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/24/2015 10:15:00 PM
We're so glad you enjoyed our poem, my friend. It was a pleasure for us to write it!
Date: 5/21/2015 2:16:00 PM
oh my, piercingly dark in appeal and imagery... very well delivered, kelly and liam... an ace of a piece!.. huggs
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/23/2015 12:56:00 PM
Thanks so much, Nette. It has been a pleasure to write with Liam. We really appreciate your great comments!... Hugs from the both of us :)
Date: 5/21/2015 3:53:00 AM
Excellent. Chilling imagery write. Well done. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/22/2015 3:24:00 PM
Thanks so much, Ravi. We're glad you enjoyed our poem!
Date: 5/20/2015 6:52:00 AM
kelly you words just blew this into another world truly a great pleasure writing this with you pal sorry i am not here as much i pop back time to time also thank you everyone for the very beautiful comments heartfelt appreciated
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/21/2015 2:16:00 AM
Its good to have you here pal. Always a pleasure and great fun to write with you. Your words have inspired me so much. I'm happy that you approve of what I added to them :)
Date: 5/19/2015 4:42:00 AM
Kelly, you took me there and you send shivers in my spine... a wow poem!!~olive eloisa :)!
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/21/2015 2:07:00 PM
Thank you, Olive Eloisa. You're nice comments are very much appreciated! :)
Date: 5/18/2015 9:59:00 PM
Wow. The mental image in my head was of a red sky. I really like this poem. Good job -JT
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/21/2015 1:35:00 PM
I'm happy that you liked it, JT. Thanks so much for your nice comments!
Date: 5/18/2015 4:27:00 PM
In the land of darkness two pens combine to draw a haunting picture that sends shivers down our spine! Well done to both of you; #7 // paul
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/20/2015 2:41:00 PM
Thank you for your great comments, Paul. I gave myself goosebumps while writing this one!... Its been a lot of fun for Liam and I to collaborate on something a bit out of the ordinary :)
Date: 5/17/2015 10:53:00 AM
wow, now THIS is a great example of going dark on us!! Good job, the both of you!!SEVEN
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/19/2015 3:42:00 PM
Thank you for the nice comments and 7 rating, Andrea. It was great fun to write with Liam, once again!
Date: 5/16/2015 6:53:00 PM
such deep dark chilling imagery - the final stanza is so so powerful ... and true - remarkable write Kelly and Liam:-) hugs jan xx 7 xx
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Kelly Deschler
Date: 5/19/2015 3:07:00 PM
We do have an important choice to make and it has to be made before its too late... Thank you for your kind comments, Jan. It was great to write with Liam once again. Hugs from the both of us :)

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