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The Haunted Spirit

It whispers low on midnight’s breath,  
A shadow wreathed in mist and death.  
Not born of grace, but spectral might,  
It haunts the veil 'tween dark and light.  

It stirs the winds, it bends the flame,  
A nameless force none dare to name.  
Through hollow halls, its echoes creep,  
Disturbing souls that once could sleep.  

A ghostly hymn, a mournful wail,  
It rattles chains that time made frail.  
A shrouded guide, a cursed friend,  
To those who stray where sorrows end.  

Its eyes, unseen—yet ever near,  
It feeds upon the breath of fear.  
With spectral touch, it marks the air,  
A lingering chill of pure despair.  

Yet some would call upon its hand,  
To guard their steps through haunted land.  
A force unknown, its wisdom deep,  
Though bound within the night’s cold keep.  

So heed the whispers in the night,  
When lanterns flicker, dim with fright.  
The Haunted Spirit waits below,  
In mist and moonlight’s spectral glow.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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George Avatar
June 4, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Enjoyed this beautifully rhyming poem on the spirit that keeps whispering in midnight's breath, rattles chains and creating fear in all. Can we see it in spectral glow?! Great flow, dear friend.
Godwin Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I read many of your initial postings, then I came here and now, I'm straight trippin', boo. Night and Day talent change. This is excellent, this is everything a poem should be in terms of flow, rhythm, rhyme and content. Enjoyed this, very very much. CayCay
Thwala  Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 8:39 AM
This poem is excellent ??
Howell Avatar
May 21, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Wow - haunting and beautiful. Great rhyming, Michael!
Rodrigues Avatar
May 16, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Great write!
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