The Dark Poet

He sits and watches patiently
Craving some emotion
To drive his mind to find some words and
Put his thoughts in motion

So sick and tired of pretty verse
Of butterflies and flowers
Those lovely poets he must destroy 
Tear down their ivory towers

His gruesome game continues
For he is not alone
He shifts a little closer 
To hear his victim moan

His inspiration gathers
As their life begins to ebb
Now he's looking for another
To tangle in his web


The Dark Poet 
Competition entry
(Honourable Mention)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

Poem

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Golden Avatar
October 18, 2010 at 9:17 AM
great spin on expressing emotions; those we try to conceal, sometimes even from ourselves. Love the web analogy. Thank you for your thoughts and comments on my poem my friend, always welcome. Peter
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
May 26, 2010 at 12:51 AM
Congratulations Nick, on your success in the Dark Poet Contest sponsored by, SKAT a k a Irma, with this uniquely dark poem. Subtle destruction...one mental intrusion at a time. Hum?
Sweetheart Avatar
May 24, 2010 at 5:54 AM
Luv this one Nick... great spin on the poetry angle... u set the scene beautifully... see how missed u are? have a wonderful day.. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Sweetheart Avatar
May 23, 2010 at 7:16 PM
Hi Nick ..where have u been? congrats on your HM in the Dark Poet Contest... a great write and enjoy your honor..with luv from the "Sweetheart"
Gorelick Avatar
May 21, 2010 at 5:08 PM
Way to go Nick.congrats on your success in the contest. I especially like the last stanza. BG
Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2010 at 3:00 PM
good one for serial killers, Nick, and congrats on your HM in this gruesome contest!! Luv, andrea
Brown Avatar
May 21, 2010 at 10:46 AM
Congratulations on your win Nick in "The Dark Poet" contest sponsored by S K A T. Love, Carol
Cunningham Avatar
May 21, 2010 at 5:06 AM
Very nice!! very nice!!
Fitzgerald Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 3:48 PM
I read this over and over aloud. Your words trip off the tongue and sound beautiful.
La France Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 6:52 AM
soup mail
White Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 6:49 AM
You a bad mo digger- great write
Anymore Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 5:58 AM
Provoking... I SO want to counter with my poem against all poems dark, dull, and disgusting; ugh... emo. Nevertheless, it had good personification and imagery and made me feel something. Check plus.
Falotico Avatar
May 20, 2010 at 5:20 AM
well done...nice write
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