My Despair

I have lived a thousand years,
And I've never aged a day,
I have shed so many tears,
Watching loved ones pass away.

I have seen cities grow and change,
From London, England to Paris, France,
All my life I've had to rearrange,
As the years went by in advance.

I will never see another sunrise,
I've forgotten the sky of blue,
When shall I meet my demise,
Until then, I must continue.

I have taken lives of the innocent,
And I did it without a care,
No harm is what I had meant,
That is the cause of my despair.

I will taste the iron in your blood,
Dripping over my fangs, it shall flow,
Running down my throat like a flood,
But when, you will not know.

As the clock tower chimes eleven,
I'll be looking for my next victim,
I'll fly through the dark heavens,
Deciding, will it be her or him.


Written by : Kelly Deschler
Poems From The Vampire Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mohammed Avatar
January 14, 2014 at 6:09 AM
Superb poetry and your rhyming is just mind blowing.
Deschler Avatar
January 15, 2014 at 6:32 PM
Thank you so much, Mustapha. That really means a lot coming from such a talented poet and rhymer like yourself!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
December 8, 2013 at 6:55 AM
congratulations Kelly xx
Anglesey Avatar
December 7, 2013 at 8:19 PM
Well done ! Love the rhyme and imagery. Ominous vampire tradgedy. Congrats :)
Mehta Avatar
December 7, 2013 at 1:28 AM
Congrats on the win, kelly
Peterson Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 6:18 PM
A chilling tale full of dread and portent. Congratulations.
Deschler Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 11:07 PM
Thank you very much for the wonderful comment, Mark!
Lamoureux Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 5:12 PM
I think this is so well expressed, congratulations Kelly
Lamoureux Avatar
December 7, 2013 at 8:53 AM
No thanks required, it was my pleasure to read.
Deschler Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 10:49 PM
Thank you very much, Richard!
Davis Avatar
December 5, 2013 at 11:26 PM
Kelly Such an imaginative and interesting write. It is scary, creepy, descriptive, full of imagery and takes the reader on a voyage into this dark and intense world. Nice job
Anglesey Avatar
September 29, 2013 at 10:04 AM
Kelly, a fantastic write. You took me on a thrilling journey into the darkness of despair. Magnificent metaphor! Going to my faves :) Congrats on your well deserved win
Posey Avatar
September 27, 2013 at 4:44 PM
Kelly ,dearest. I've always loved your poignantly penned creations... I can honestly say your dark side is just as beautiful as your soft side... Congrats on your well deserved win..... Way to go, Girl. You know I love ya, doncha?.... Jake
Carroll Avatar
September 26, 2013 at 2:27 PM
Hi Kelly, I liked this one as it hints at the dilemma of being immortal...Thanks for sharing and visiting my verse.. Ken
Andresen Avatar
September 25, 2013 at 6:16 AM
- I looked into the past winners list .. where I found this .... a first place!! - Well deserved!! - CONGRATULATIONS,KELLY!! ! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
Mehta Avatar
September 25, 2013 at 4:19 AM
Congrats on the first place win in the contest, Kelly
A  Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 4:44 PM
Well deserved #1 poem Kelly.....Congrats................. Love~SKAT~
Hamilton Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 4:40 PM
congrats on win in epic contest Shadow x smile
Richards Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 4:37 PM
A unique subject for your epic......well done, Kelly! This was terrific!!
Adams Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 3:25 PM
wow...you have penned a masterpiece with this one....great poem...congrats on your win :)
Cogan Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 11:57 AM
Love the blood and Dracula image. Congrats on the win. Shane
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September 24, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Hello Awesome Poet Kelly, , :)Congratulations!!! Thanks for supporting my EPIC contest with this amazing deep imagery. Exactly what I was looking for. If you'd like:-) stop by my latest poem ""In The Stars"" OR my latest blog! " Wartime Memories " at -----> http://www.poetrysoup.com/poetry_blogs/blog_detail.aspx?BlogID=15948&PoetID=18720 Always & Forever **&LINDA
Mcdaid Avatar
September 7, 2013 at 5:13 AM
I HAVE ONE THAT WILL TAKE YOU STRAIGHT OUT BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WRITING I BRING YOU THE CHEESE MONSTER
Morgan Avatar
September 4, 2013 at 12:41 AM
Now Miss Kelly you got my blood boiling. . . my hands shaking and my wild eyes staring. . .lols what a envious joy reading this. . my mother warned me about girls like you. . . dangerously playing with stakes and fire. . . i must go and rest so my blood shot eyes can relax. . . until we meet again. . ha Gaza!
Deschler Avatar
September 24, 2013 at 12:00 PM
Your mother was right! :)
Mcdaid Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 6:37 PM
oh that was a sweet vampire sucking the love out of the blood excellent piece i tip my hat great minds do think alike
Mohammed Avatar
September 3, 2013 at 3:57 PM
This was impeccably written with great rhythm. Superbly done my friend.
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September 3, 2013 at 3:56 PM
Hi Kelly, wow! talk about epic and dark.. So much imagery when watching time pass for others through the stars. Taking from eternity when it cease to shine, firstly I love this poem! Secondly, I like how you portray the meaning of the darkness through your eyes. I would not like to be the next victim when the clock chimes 11...... enjoyed, the vampirA feeling in this poem... xox~ Linda
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