Silent One Poet Prose

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I used the song 'Every breath you take' by The Police.

Many people thought and think that it is a love song.  It is in fact, a song about stalking.

Stalker

Hints not taken from countless missed calls,
and no replies to tons of texts.
Still she searches through social media clues,
pursuing like a hunter,
pondering why his green light illuminates.

Investigating google's archives,
she claims to be his number one fan.
She knows the clothes he wears
and the places where he eats.

Downloading images does not crave her fascination.

She follows him like the moon.
Lurking..
Standing at corners, hidden in alleys.
Her binocular eyes preying on him.
He can feel her watching silently.
Hear her obsessive deep breaths,
ensuing his every step.

The sight of her eerie image
is like a million beetles,
crawling under his skin,
driving him insane - controlling his mind.

Her nauseating voice leads to nervous sensations
with outbreaks of panicky perspiration.
His stomach tightens and heart beats violently.
His eyes glare in shock, his body seems frozen.

and all she can say is;

" I do it because I love you!"

Silent One
Simple Musing
7 November 2017

Just a quick example for the 'stalker' contest

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Tahira Parveen December 13, 2017 at 3:59 AM Great write Silent one. So true... all one sided and its all happening in there mind.. so sad.:)

Kelli White November 15, 2017 at 8:35 AM Steven King. Eerie nothing worse than someone who will not let you go. Well done.

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 11, 2017 at 9:22 AM Ooh this is so Gothic dark ... fabulous Poe-etry, SO! You set the ominous macabre mood right from the start. This is a dark beauty of a poem. Great write! Going in the fave file for sure. Love and more love always, brother.

John Michaels November 11, 2017 at 7:39 AM Nicely done, Silent One. I feel sorry for anyone this happens to - scary stuff! Regards, John.

Jelani Hall November 9, 2017 at 9:24 PM I reads like a really good book beginning, more please. Silent One November 10, 2017 at 3:42 PM Thank you Jelani..

Akkina Downing November 9, 2017 at 6:26 PM It's like reading a Lifetime scripts. Beautiful write S1...Hugs :) Silent One November 10, 2017 at 3:42 PM Thank you Akkina...

Andrea Dietrich November 8, 2017 at 5:46 PM GREAT final line, so full of irony. That which she does is so opposite of love and she can't even see it!!! Good example poem. I hope I can get one done! Silent One November 9, 2017 at 5:53 PM Thank you Andrea...

Laura Breidenthal November 8, 2017 at 4:53 PM "She follows him like the moon" That line is pretty awesome. This was indeed a great poem to read my friend. I've been exploring your page today. Lots of good stuff! Always, Laura Silent One November 9, 2017 at 5:54 PM Thank you Laura..

Paul Callus November 8, 2017 at 3:22 PM Stalking and misplaced love....both combine to send one crazy!! Great choice of song to go with this expressive poem. Regards // paul Silent One November 9, 2017 at 5:54 PM Very true Paul, it is not really love... Thank you..

Joseph May November 7, 2017 at 10:47 PM I imagine it's very scary if someone stalks you...... You depicted it well Silent One November 9, 2017 at 5:54 PM Thank you Joseph..

Suzanne C. Goudreau November 7, 2017 at 7:49 PM This is such a well described read of a stalker. I could feel the sensations of her feelings as well as his. Very brightly accomplished. The last line...I do it because I love you. Wow! You have so much talent. Silent One November 9, 2017 at 5:55 PM Thank you..

Maria Williams November 7, 2017 at 7:16 PM Like you I have experienced the feeling of being stalked. I can well identify the feelings that you have expressed with such emotion. You have portrayed the stalker well. Brilliant as always Si. The song also gives me the creeps....Maria Silent One November 9, 2017 at 5:52 PM Thank you Maria.. It is a horrible thing.. especially when they get sinister..

Susan Ashley November 7, 2017 at 5:25 PM Silent, you epitomize the scary moments and scared sensations of being a stalker's victim with a poet's words for details bringing a terrifying scenario to life in your fantastic write. It is truly a frightening situation that can border on life or death terms... chills.. ~Susan Silent One November 9, 2017 at 5:52 PM Thank you for your great feedback Susan..

Charmaine Chircop November 7, 2017 at 2:28 PM Its very sad and very scary for anyone experiencing stalking..Your poem gave me chills up to my spine..Even the word Stalker..somehow gives me tics. Silent One November 9, 2017 at 5:51 PM That is true.. Thank you Charmaine..

Kristina Whitmore November 7, 2017 at 1:52 PM I really enjoy the way you use such great descriptive words to assist with the imagination process when it comes to reality. Scary to think or to be stalked. I feel as if I would be oblivious to such an act upon my life. Thanks for stopping by to comment on my new poem. In a non-poetry stalking way. Just for a laugh. :-) Silent One November 7, 2017 at 1:54 PM Ha... Well that is not really stalking.. I think if you were being stalked you would know about it.. Thanks for for visiting..

Vickie Hurtt - Thayer November 7, 2017 at 1:39 PM oH i cAN rELATE...gOOD oNE!! Silent One November 7, 2017 at 1:54 PM Hope it was not a scary experience....

Arturo Michael November 7, 2017 at 1:18 PM Your description is clear...Enjoyed it Silent One November 7, 2017 at 1:55 PM Thank you..

Judith S November 7, 2017 at 9:33 AM Silent One ... Your writing is always intriquing and this is no exception! A stalker contest ... so very interesting. And the music choice is excellent! I've grown up with this song and never realized it was about a stalker. Looking forward to seeing some of the entries :) Best, Judy Silent One November 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM Should be some interesting entries.. Thank you Judy..

Eileen Manassian November 7, 2017 at 9:33 AM Great write, here. You have portrayed a stalked well. Silent One November 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM Thank you ..

Constance La France November 7, 2017 at 9:15 AM Great example for your contest and so well written, well done, good music too!! Silent One November 7, 2017 at 11:56 AM Thank you...

Beautiful Scars November 7, 2017 at 8:50 AM this is such a serious situation. I have a cousin who was stalked just like this, it's so scary!! Great example for the contest, I am excited to write for it...thanks for sharing sweet man!! lulllllooooooo :) Silent One November 7, 2017 at 11:55 AM Sad and scary situation..

Vijay Pandit November 7, 2017 at 8:50 AM Stalker well depicted--feels so creepy just as intended! Loved listening to this song again--thanks for posting the video, Silent One! Silent One November 7, 2017 at 11:55 AM Thank you my friend..

Frederic Parker November 7, 2017 at 8:40 AM you captured this well, sure you weren't a stalker in another life Silent One November 7, 2017 at 11:55 AM This is about a man being stalked... So maybe I was the victim in a previous life..

Russell Sivey November 7, 2017 at 8:08 AM Stalking is a very frightening thing when you are the one being stalked! Do you know that woman on NCIS that has black hair and works in the basement with computers etc.? Well she has had a stalker for a long time and it really scares her, being famous has it's drawbacks too! I wish they would catch all the stalkers and punish them, sometimes severely, so that they would wake up and quit doing it...they need therapy! Anyway, this is a tremendous poem on this subject! Great Work!! Silent One November 7, 2017 at 11:54 AM Thank you Russell, there are many who have stalkers, especially celebrities.. Its a sad and scary situation..

Joanna Daniel November 7, 2017 at 7:31 AM I don't call it 'love', rather a manic obsession maybe, well written, Silent One:) Silent One November 7, 2017 at 11:30 AM I agree.. Thank you..

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