Trick

(THE GHOST)

In the naked eye,
Pure death approaches!

Incredibly hollow, kick the bucket long ago
No, whiff nor smell when “THE GHOST” is around
Abuses the whiteness, in which exists inside these sheets
It can be the cost and the intellect of your overdose in question
Go ahead and dig your own grave
I have already commissioned your headstone
You won’t be remembered,
The aftermath this GHOST creates 
---will leave you babbling, even in your crate
This is that whiteness you do not want to feel or taste.

Once he or she was a nobody, is now “The Infamous Ghost!”
The one that lives inside your ‘Indian Hollow Walls.’
The Ghost’ leaves heat behind in your room.
It prowls around, 
---leaving you within a near death experience every night.

This' ghost left behind will wreak mayhem on your soul,
Shh!  Listen to your walls, they speak quite a routine.  
Once you see yourself with broken wind, and watery eyes. 
Do not believe this is your maker in the process.
‘The Ghost’ with eyes so potent compels a numbing stare!

If there really is such a thing as reincarnation,
Then you had better remember
--- that this ghost was a ghost in its own past life
‘The Ghost’ can have you breathing out tears so intense
Leveling your entire room with fear
Not even your frightened watery eyes will salvage your soul
Nothing will come in handy before you expire.
‘The Ghost’ will incinerate your obituary.
          
         …READING…

“There is nothing to Fear but Fear itself! “By Franklin D. Roosevelt!”
That, and the fear is all this fearless 'Ghost will leave behind.
 Everlasting rational fear.

-Happy Halloween-
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Deschler Avatar
October 17, 2015 at 7:17 PM
Some people have a way of haunting others, before and after their deaths... I really enjoyed reading this chilling write! Congrats on a great win, Skat :)
A  Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM
Thank you Carol...SKAT
A. Sharma Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 12:42 AM
Congrats on ur awesome winning write Skat!
Godwin Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 6:07 PM
Very deep and creative, Skat - I enjoyed your win ... CayCay
Y. Avatar
October 11, 2015 at 10:39 AM
Skat, I just stopped by to say congratulations on your win :-) Alexis
Cheema Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 10:23 PM
This nobody becomes a somebody to inspire you to win! Some beautiful phrases-this ghost was a ghost in past life, I have commissioned your tombstone(hehe)!Congrats Skat! A 7! Love, Balveen
Eastman Avatar
October 9, 2015 at 5:10 PM
Thank You for entering my contest with your Halloween poem. Very spooky!
Ngoma Avatar
June 8, 2015 at 1:44 PM
Hi Skatie...I enjoyed this read, I love how you delve into the dark side and reminding us of the paradox that is life (has its opposite - death)...a chilling 7, rgds, Tbang
Apell Avatar
May 15, 2015 at 2:39 AM
Hi SKAT! My childhood fear of ghosts left me with a lifelong fascination with the subject. The irony never struck me until I saw it in your lines that "Once he or she was a nobody, is now “The Infamous Ghost!” Yes! Suddenly everyone is paying them the attention they lacked in life. Good insight, and a lovely poem.
Watson Avatar
April 13, 2014 at 10:58 PM
SKAT I was in a store room . No windows , Only one door . Heavy oak wardrobe moved from one wall , Turned and placed itself against the wall opposite ? Haunted by a wardrobe , lol Great poem
Davis Avatar
March 30, 2014 at 3:37 PM
SKAT Such an eerie and spine chilling write. I was captivated all the way through as goosebumps ran up and down my arm. Thanks for the great comment on my Bumblebee poem.
Johnson Avatar
February 16, 2014 at 8:21 AM
Among the shadows live's secret allure. If you stay hidden, you might not endure. The ally in back is not meant to dwell. For history will tell us, it's the pathway to hell. Caution and concern can survive the night. When all of hell's angel's decide to take flight. Grim reaper's and peepers have only one plight. They need to stay hidden, for they know it's not right. Peace. :) Ejoyed the inspiring spook SKAT.
Rogers Avatar
February 11, 2014 at 1:01 PM
The cost of "Vice"!!! Great write SKAT-I truly loved and relate to this work!...xoxoxo//Sinclair
Mccollum Avatar
November 10, 2013 at 10:48 AM
you brought me to another world SCAT. what an incredible journey ! what a mind ! love reading your poems... hugs
Deschler Avatar
September 20, 2013 at 5:37 PM
Amazing and suspenseful poem, SKAT! Perfect for reading on a dark and stormy Halloween night! Excellent work, I loved it!...Thank you once again for the encouraging comments!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 9, 2013 at 6:52 AM
Ooooo scarey, this one had me from start to finish. I also wanted to say thanks for all your thoughtful visits. Have a great day.
A   Avatar
July 7, 2013 at 9:19 AM
no! :-)
Eivers Avatar
July 6, 2013 at 1:37 PM
I like this 1. i was lost in it. u got some skills. u gotta teach me.
Patnaik Avatar
June 22, 2013 at 11:52 PM
Incredible, I was submerged in this poem, it is a alluring journey I say. I closed my eyes to imagine myself in it and came out with goose-flesh....no words to describe SKAT...Bidhu
Dueck Avatar
June 4, 2013 at 8:59 PM
I really like this poem because it strikes a cord to anyones parinoia I like sometimes things that are able to knock a person off their high horse anyway thats how I felt about this one thanks
Maverick Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 3:01 AM
well this is quite intricate Skat..' I think the best thing to do is just don't feed the ghost; that might do the trick..' thats my advice on this my 2nd nd visit anyway thanks for the supe comment on my win in P D's contest..' take care Joe. '
Sharma Avatar
June 2, 2013 at 12:29 AM
really nice one....
Beasley Avatar
May 27, 2013 at 2:02 PM
This was fun to read out loud. I really enjoyed the delivery-I perceived it to be flippant, pointed and emphatic. Very well done.
Eadie Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 8:24 AM
A really intense piece, great stuff. This for some reason made me think of The Grateful Dead, and the name of the band. Anyways, thanks for your warm welcome on my poem Relationships, I've posted a couple other poems now as well :).
Prickett Avatar
April 20, 2013 at 3:35 AM
first piece of writing that has given me the chills in a long time, love it
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