Melani Udaeta Poet Other

The Riddle Trimeric

Beware the entrance to the hypogeum,
unless you want a visit with this lich.
Better me than a breath from a ghast,
blood-curdling is the last thing you hear. 

Unless you want to visit with this lich,
walk quickly save your passing glance. 
There is only bone sputum here, beware.

Better me than a breath from a ghast,
I am the one who will give you a riddle.
Catacomb inhabitants are bored, beware.
 
Blood-curdling is the last thing you hear,
ignore that loud undercurrent of curiosity.
There is only bone sputum here, beware.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers October 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM Dear Melani, the whole vibe feels like a bored crypt keeper tossing riddles just to pass the time. Creepy, clever, and weirdly charming. Also, “bone sputum”? I gagged. In a good way. I’m still listening for the last thing I’ll hear. Autumn Blessings, Dear Melani, Daniel Melani Udaeta October 8, 2025 at 7:34 AM Yes yes… that is exactly what I wanted. Autumn blessings to you.