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Into the Woods

The woods have eyes that never close And sounds which echo in the night Its winds will haunt you as it blows As shadows slither in pale moonlight When footsteps are heard passing through The owl asks 'who who who' As a silhouette he spies Moving deeper into the woods; but why? And those whose fate with it are spun Will wander through its leafy realm And before the night unveils the sun They slumber in the shadow of the elm The woods have secrets it has kept It knows where all the bodies are Into the woods intruders crept Their dark deeds done beneath the stars 1-8-19 Into the Woods Contest Sponsor: Silent One

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Date: 1/19/2019 11:33:00 AM
Back wit a big congratulations on your win. :). Hugs Eve ~`*
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Date: 1/13/2019 6:26:00 PM
Yes, the night holds many moments, and many sounds dance through the trees, as the wind moves. Shadows linger. I love the images you paint here, with your words. I can't help but softly sigh, with the "Owl" asking "Who, who, who" The owl holds a beautiful meaning for me. Congratulations Joseph, on this win. ~ Brandy
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Date: 1/13/2019 9:33:00 AM
Myteries of the woods are unknown..Nice take on the contest Jospeh.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Date: 1/13/2019 11:29:00 AM
Thank you for my placement Silent One..
Date: 1/13/2019 9:26:00 AM
Back with congrats on your win, Joseph.
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Date: 1/13/2019 8:28:00 AM
Hi Joseph, I agree with the below, you've such a well written dark write. I wouldn't want to go into the woods that you described. Well done. Congratulations on your 2nd place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis
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Date: 1/9/2019 11:37:00 PM
Their dark secrets are kept secrets . Love the verse. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve
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Date: 1/9/2019 8:52:00 PM
Love the dark take on the theme, Joseph, and your awesome rhythm and rhyme bring it home! Good luck in the contest :)
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Date: 1/9/2019 2:50:00 PM
I certainly would avoid the woods at night! Very nice poem!
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Date: 1/9/2019 4:16:00 AM
- A little scary description ... great delivered to the contest, Joseph ... good luck :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/9/2019 1:46:00 AM
So true the woods hide many dark secrets. Good luck. Tom.
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Date: 1/9/2019 1:21:00 AM
Excellent dark verse with traditional values of rhythm, rhyme, form and intriguing images that give a frisson of pleasure. Good one, Joseph!
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Date: 1/8/2019 4:19:00 PM
Beautiful sights and sounds in your poem Joseph..enjoyed reading it. My very best for a TOP win.
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