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The Legend

What is this that lurks in the dark? It creeps and crawls through your wall And slithers silently down the hall. What is this that avoids the light? The deep dark fear sets in As silent fingers trace your skin. What is this that has no form? You wake up with a frozen scream, And hope it was merely a dream. What is this that stalks at night? But the feeling of being watched stays, Even as you see the sun’s first rays.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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Date: 5/15/2017 6:21:00 PM
I have had nights like that! Looking forward to reading more of your poetry, Jane. Elaine
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Just Jane
Date: 5/18/2017 5:16:00 AM
Thank you for reading, and taking time to leave a comment!
Date: 5/9/2017 5:43:00 PM
Very mysterious, Jane!! Do you like being called Just Jane or Jane? It's a cute name!
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Date: 5/18/2017 5:16:00 AM
Hi! Thanx, I prefer Just Jane, but Jane is fine too. Always makes me thing of author Jane Austen.
Date: 4/20/2017 1:17:00 PM
Hello Jane. This is more than Free Verse. It is so aligned. It reads with flow. The rhyme well executed. This is an entry to be read out loud with emphasis. Honestly. You named this entry appropriately. Well done entirely.
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Just Jane
Date: 4/24/2017 5:00:00 AM
Thank you so much for your feedback. It is always great to hear that someone enjoyed reading your work. Thank you!
Date: 4/9/2017 3:56:00 AM
I know that feeling, nights are difficult, aren't they? Stay safe.
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Just Jane
Date: 4/10/2017 5:31:00 AM
They definitely are... thanx!
Date: 4/7/2017 6:20:00 AM
Very deep and a little eerie. These feelings, unexplained and frightening I believe flow from the inside out.
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Date: 4/10/2017 5:33:00 AM
I believe you are right... thank you for your feedback!

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