The Visitor

it arrives unknown in the black of night

passing in silence, away from sight.

casting no shadow on the cold bare floor

it enters my bedroom through the open door.

bloodless fingers, worn thin by time

snuff out a flame at my side.

collecting in full, the price mortals pay

alas, death visited  my garden today.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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