The Demon

His shadow moves in corners dark
His calling card, a well-known mark.
A trail of death, despair and want.
His arrogance, a daily taunt.

A hairline opening he found.
Slithering through without a sound.
Now the demon walks the earth.
Giving misery new birth.

Beware the place where darkness lives.
He seeks new life to join with his.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Salama  Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Hi Kim, Thank you very much. I do love spooky! LOL ...Samia
Merryman Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 1:54 PM
Samia, congrats on your Honorable Mention in Brian's contest. Great rhyming and flow. A spooky write. Love, Kim
Salama  Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 7:46 AM
Hi Carol, Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comment ...Samia
Brown Avatar
April 10, 2012 at 7:26 AM
A belated congratulations on your well deserved placement in Brian's "Ten Lines" contest Samia. Love, Carol
Salama  Avatar
April 8, 2012 at 5:32 AM
Hi kash poet, Thank you very much. I'm so glad you liked it!
Salama  Avatar
April 8, 2012 at 5:30 AM
Hey Rockman, Thank you very much. I did feel limited on this one because of the line restrictions. I hope you finish some of those poems. I know it has to come naturally. Your poetry of fantastic! Thank you for commenting on mine. :)
Poet Avatar
April 8, 2012 at 12:59 AM
Congratulations Samia on your win.Enjoyed your poem.
Pritts Avatar
April 7, 2012 at 11:57 PM
Be afraid. Be very,very afraid. But seriously, this was pretty good. I think you could have done a lot more with it though. I can't tell you how many poems I have in numerous notebooks laying at my feet waiting to be finished. One day, maybe someday, they will come to light. Keep up the good work. Rockman
Salama  Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Thank you so much Bob. I really appreciate that, especially coming from someone who writes such beautiful poetry! :)
Salama  Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 7:42 AM
Hi Sashi, I hope that means you like it! LOL
Prabhu Avatar
April 5, 2012 at 7:35 AM
wow !!!!!!!
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