Seeker of the Night

Blood and chills ran through my veins
that day as I recall
Although a summer’s eve, there was
an eerie mist of fall

Approaching that old house, I had
seen no one at the gate
A new employ, I had been charged
                      with selling that estate

In disrepair, the creaky door had 
opened just for me
So I walked in and wandered
                        as I put away my key

Yes, I’d heard the rumors and
the tales of small town lore
The creatures of the night and such
                     for me were just a bore

I walked around and made a list
of work yet to be done
Cobwebs fused the threadbare drapes 
to block out all the sun

It’s then I turned to see what caught
the corner of my eye
A figure in a gown with long black hair
who said “Goodbye”

Before I knew what overcame
to hold my wits in check
I felt her kiss of evil as she
                        plunged into my neck  

Forever now to tread these halls
I’ll never see the light  
For that’s the day that I became
                          a seeker of the night
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Wolf Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 8:53 PM
Chills, thrills and spills, Sir Michael. Whoa, Nellie! ~ Gershon's been Goblined
Gentile Avatar
October 17, 2021 at 5:35 AM
That you have sir! You deserve some candy !!
Allison Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 5:01 PM
ooh you gave me goosebumps Mike. excellent story telling:-) hugs jan xx
Gentile Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 6:55 PM
Thanks so much Jan xxoo
One Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 3:11 PM
Damn, how haunting is this and so creepy also... perfectly timed for this time of the year..
Gentile Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 6:54 PM
Thank you Silent One, I’m so glad you liked it!!
Pandit Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Intriguing story, Mike--seeker of the night. Great write--apt for the season.
Gentile Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 3:10 PM
Thank you Vijay !
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October 16, 2021 at 12:16 PM
- A wonderful poem with chills and goosebumps, Mike - Have a lovely weekend ... take care - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Gentile Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 12:35 PM
Thanks so much Anne-Lise and a happy weekend to you as well xxoo
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October 16, 2021 at 9:31 AM
Oh, wow! What a marvelous Halloween story. I can hear this being read around a campfire. Wonderful writing, Mike.
Gentile Avatar
October 16, 2021 at 9:46 AM
Thanks so much Milton !!
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October 16, 2021 at 6:12 AM
Mike, wonderful and scary, I loved your poem ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
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October 16, 2021 at 7:12 AM
Thank you so much Constance !!!
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