In Darkening Woods

   deeper, deeper plunge
   in darkening woods
   branches fallen
   cross your way
   as you fall
   where once you stood

   sunlight gone
   sounds unnerve
   skin crawling
   while fancies swerve
   like fairy tales
   enthralling
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Goldsmith Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 12:20 PM
I enjoyed your write but I do not like the woods. Give me the beach, please.... Have a blessed day writing away...............
Rodrigues Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 7:28 AM
ooh…like this haunting thrill…lol
Jones Avatar
May 3, 2024 at 3:30 AM
Interesting and engaging! Was this for contest?
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