Train of Thought
I came across a dwelling in the dark forest,
outside there was a rickety wooden fence
Ravens perched, evil in their eyes gravest
black, as black as night, I must commence,
the gate swung back and forth creaking,
felt compelled to enter, unknowing the fate
that would become of me, fear increasing
every step that I took, in an hypnotic state
I opened the door, stench of death overcome
my senses, the darkness was blinding, silence
filled me with immense fear, cold and numb,
shaking hands search, then lost my balance,
falling onto something quite unimaginable,
grotesque thoughts entered my unstable mind,
my eyes need to identify, though undesirable
reaching for a torch to alleviate the undefined
possible realities , horror instilling my whole being
not being able to see is unimaginable, an horrific
smell encapsulates my nostrils, tinnitus ringing
In my ears, Unable to illuminate, I become static,
fear of the Unknown had defeated me, escaping
from this situation became essential, intimidated
by what I hear, feel, smell, curiosity diminishing,
retreating was seemingly hampered, aggravated,
cold reality overcome me, I tripped which revealed
a figure in silhouette dauntingly standing over me,
a muffled voice of a man, reality was then revealed,
my journey had terminated, I was safe and free
the railway conductor said, your at your stop sir,
I need to punch your ticket for thee.
01/04/2017.
The poet's shadow contest.
Sponsored by Greg Barden.
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