into the night

in the darkened woods
caretakers carry lanterns
in search of nightly spirits

in midst of panic
a shriek of fright as one falls
the darkness consumes his soul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Singh Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Well return.Such night is really exotic.
Croft Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 7:16 AM
thank you for stopping by!
M  Avatar
June 1, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Eww….you have portrayed the scariness and mystery of the night so well here Karen! Enjoyed….Debx
Croft Avatar
June 2, 2026 at 7:16 AM
thank you!
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