Spectres

...inspired by 'The New Faces' by W.B. Yeats


We dead shall walk the hallways unopposed,
and lend an air of mystery to paint 
and plaster peeling, thus exposed
when daylight turns to dusk; for there's a faint
uneasiness as new ones gather, pested
to hear our ghostly whisperings and may
have second thoughts, their courage tested;
were we not bolder occupants than they?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Novotny Avatar
April 30, 2012 at 2:44 AM
You do Yeats honor with this write. - Chuck
Wesley Avatar
April 29, 2012 at 6:41 PM
Wonderful! you have an inspired way of getting so much out of the words you use. I love the way you wander through the thoughts given and the story becomes magic as it unfolds! :)
Kendrick Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Enjoyed reading this one..It reminded me of other writers that I have read in the past..Great rhyme, rhythm, and flow to the work..Interesting theme..Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
Devonshire Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 3:58 PM
Keith, this is awesome. I believe in spirits who remain earthbound for one reason or another. Apparently they are drawn to stay in the homes where they once lived. But no, we are not bolder occupants than they! (Thanks for "they" instead of "them") I live in my father's old house and there are times I feel his presence and my mom's here. Actually, I welcome these spiritual connections. Excellent writing, Keith! Love, Carolyn
Rhinem Avatar
April 28, 2012 at 1:04 PM
Smile ˜ I love Your tender beauties poem * So very intriguing yet compelling in that, I find beauty amid these lines ˜ My love, Always, John!:) ˜
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