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Lingering Lonely Souls

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This is an Acrostic using "Edgar Allan Poe"'s name since it is fitting for All Hallows Eve. He is one of my favorite writers of the 19th century and the forerunner to horror for the likes of Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and others. He is also an inspiration to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle for Sherlock Holmes. This Halloween I am honoring his memory as a brilliant writer with several of my own tributes over the years.

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Lonely looking sky... Eerie whispers in the night. Dread fills the air with a chilling fright. Ghosts of the past they take their toll. Apparitions that haunt this lost, lonely soul. Raven's justice in flight cries out a mournful plea: "All Hallows' Eve, All Hallows Eve, the spirits are free!" Lingering all souls as they haunt the shadows. Lamenting over and over in a spectral tone. A chilling wind silently twirled the leaves Night descends on, Yes, All Hallows' Eve. Piercing the silence an owl's hooting call Ominous chill courses crackling through the hall. Echoes of Poe linger as the day dissolves.

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 2/15/2024 9:48:00 AM

Alright. A ghostly reminder of Halloween. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 2/15/2024 10:21:00 AM

Hello Sara, Thanks for stopping by and leaving words of kindness. I hope you have a great rest of the week!! - Blessings, Daniel

Brian Sambourne

Date: 2/6/2024 7:43:00 PM

A most suitable, timely poem for Halloween. I especially enjoyed the concluding line with its reference to Poe, a writer whose end still hangs 'midst clouds of mystery. Truly an Acrostic of distinction. Best wishes, Brian

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 2/7/2024 12:30:00 PM

Hello Brian, Thank you for stopping by and with your kind comments. Thanks!!

Deb M

Date: 12/3/2023 12:44:00 PM

A captivating haunting write….I really enjoyed this Daniel!! Debx

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 12/3/2023 6:12:00 PM

Hello Debx, thank you for your affirming comment and I enjoy reading your poems! - Blessings, Daniel

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/1/2023 11:12:00 AM

Hello Daniel Henry Rodgers, i can picture egager allan l pole reading this poem. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/2/2023 2:12:00 PM

Hello Daniel, Good evening. You are welcome my friend. Thank you. The same to hyou. Blessings my friend. /Darlene/

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 11/2/2023 6:10:00 AM

Good Morning, Darlene; thank you for your kind compliment it means a lot to me. Have a great start to November!! - Blessings, Daniel

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/30/2023 12:24:00 PM

I adore this acrostic Daniel. Poe is on my short list of top all-time favorites. I love the last stanza. A fav for me. Thank you! :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 10/31/2023 8:49:00 AM

Hello Linda, Thanks for your beautiful comments. Poe was such an excellent and intellectual writer who understood emotions. Have a wonderful Halloween Linda!! - Blessings Daniel

Silent One

Date: 10/28/2023 11:10:00 AM

You did an excellent acrostic here.. you incorporated Edgar's style into your poem.. that flows and rhymes really well.. nice use of language.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 10/28/2023 12:44:00 PM

Thank You my friend, I appreciate you comments. Have a wonderful weekend! Blessings, Daniel

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 10/26/2023 10:04:00 PM

I think Poe would be honored with this poem. It has all the ingredients for a Halloween scare.

Daniel Henry Rodgers
Date: 10/27/2023 9:55:00 AM

Thank you so much Hilda, for your affirmations. Halloween is such a unique time of the year. Have a great day and I look forward to reading more of your poems!