Ministry of Monsters

Ministry Of Monsters
As you sit down to work at dungeon desk 
A writer with the best intentions
Time is of the essence in the dark
Fear is like dipping the quill into black ink
And coming up with blue primordial goo upon the tip
A wet repulsive glob, sliding along the feather
Makes its way to you in moonless dread 
Reaches for your very soul and heart of reason
Grasping at your fingers then slithers around your neck
Into the ear the creature creeps, where you now hear the fear as well
No longer in the ink well but seeping there within your skin
Dripping, bleeding, feeding in your skull 
A gelatinous marvel of demons, monsters, and crimes 
This helps you clear your mind to write
You work at the Ministry of Monsters
So everything is fine
Have a pleasant night

            Created on 10/07/14 for Monsters and Marvels- Poetry contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Mehta Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 12:38 AM
Interesting expressions, Earl, congrats on the win
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October 15, 2014 at 6:32 AM
Hi Dr. Mehta, Thank you for commenting. Congratulations on your superior win in the contest. Have a pleasant day. Earl
Allison Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 12:27 PM
Very descriptive with wonderful imagery many congrats on your honourable mention:-) Hugs Jan xx
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October 14, 2014 at 3:04 PM
Thank you so much Jan. I appreciate your kind words. Congratulations to you too on your entertaining and well deserved win. Take care. Earl
Thajudeen Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 6:15 AM
Every things fine.
Schumacker Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 6:51 AM
Hi Muhammad, Thanks for commenting. Everything is fine. The guy needs to get a new writing utensil though. I think there might be something wrong with his quill, These are modern times. He should invest in a pen or buy a computer to write. At least he has a job. The ministry pays "well" (ink well) but only has one paid holiday, Halloween. Thanks again. Have a pleasant day. Earl
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