The Vampire - Need

Blood
Is their
Burning need.
A thrill to take,
Dreadful thirst to quench.
But do they give,
Any thought
For their
Prey?

20/4/2017 written for the “Form N - Ninette or Nonet” - Poetry Contest sponsored by: Broken Wings

This poem has been published in Spectral Realms, No. 11, September 2019 (Edited by S.T. Joshi), Hippocampus Press, New York
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Dietrich Avatar
May 7, 2017 at 4:37 PM
How cool that you could make a vampire poem out of this challenge. I really like this. Congrats for your win.
Allison Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 5:08 PM
you really got your teeth into this form Cecilia!!! congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
La France Avatar
May 5, 2017 at 1:31 PM
Congratulations on your win in my contest with this wonderful Ninette
Rodrigues Avatar
April 25, 2017 at 5:28 PM
Nice ninette and it quite looks like a bat!
Vincent Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 10:02 AM
What a piece!!! Short but loaded beyond it's words
Roberts Avatar
April 20, 2017 at 7:58 AM
Great write....Seren
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