Seosamh De Burca Poet Couplet

The Shadowmare

THE SHADOWMARE

This ancient tale from so long ago,
Thought to be lost for years, you know.
Strangely now it’s been resurrected
Far sooner than anyone expected.
This ancient story buried within a pit,
Never read alone unless light is lit
A tale so dark it’s beyond compare
Known only as The Shadowmare.
As recalled by elders from times past,
Some said the words as was their last.
For when all alone and light is lost
No good will come of fingers crossed
For in the dark lurks a shadow there
Yes, that my friend is the Shadowmare.
You blame your eyes for tricks that deceive
But fear holds you fast you dare not leave
Did you see it move? Or a trick of the eye
Did you hear a sound? Or a haunting sigh.
It’s just your imagination taking flight,
But still it keeps you awake every night,
Till time is fled and your mind does snap
And fatigue wears you down into its trap,
To loose your mind to an irrational fear
That is when the shadowmare will appear.


 28th September 2016

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Debbie Duncan October 21, 2017 at 9:22 PM Love it, thank you for coming to read my Winter poem :)

Harry Horsman January 26, 2017 at 8:34 AM A Joy to read this,,, Seosamh De Burca February 7, 2017 at 1:07 PM Thank you it is greatly appreciated

... Gigno January 22, 2017 at 11:54 AM !!! Seosamh De Burca February 7, 2017 at 1:07 PM Thank you

Robert J Moore October 25, 2016 at 8:22 PM Makes your hair on the nape of your neck stand up, I think we have all seen the Shadowmare at some time in our life, well done Bob Seosamh De Burca October 27, 2016 at 3:18 PM Thank you for positive comment and taking the time to read.

Demetrios Trifiatis October 25, 2016 at 5:41 PM Beautifully spooky dear, Seosamh! Enjoyed the story! A seven! Seosamh De Burca October 27, 2016 at 3:18 PM Thank you for reading and kind comment on my poem.

Poet Destroyer A October 5, 2016 at 7:02 PM Seosamh, that's deep, and I would not want to step into those shadows... enjoyed. linda Seosamh De Burca October 6, 2016 at 1:36 PM BOO! Thank you Linda, just setting the mood for Halloween :)