Vampire

Vile creature of the night;
vice unquenched, sees her, the
victim, innocent, warm;
veins lush with blood. He feeds
vacates, leaves behind a
vapid ashen corpse; her
vital signs fade to naught.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Flood Avatar
October 2, 2023 at 3:02 PM
Well, that chilled me bones… cheers for that… have you seen the price of electrickery lately? A fine, nerve jangling win, Terry. Congrats (belatedly)
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:43 AM
Thank you Terry
Leiser Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 6:27 PM
Chilly, scary and especially loved the last line! Congrats on your win, Terry!
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:44 AM
Thank you Laura
Kauffman Avatar
September 28, 2023 at 10:51 AM
So well expressed, Terry, with original and innovative images that flow through the veins of this Pleiades! Congratulations! Blessings! Cheers!
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:44 AM
Thank you Sam for your very kind words
Canerdy Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 7:22 PM
Really well done, Terry. CONGRATS on your win! Janice
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:45 AM
Thank you Janice
Buehler Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 10:57 AM
A terrific vampire poem! Congratulations on your win, Terry. :)
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:45 AM
Thank you so very much Evelyn
George Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 9:58 AM
Once again back to your great pleiades with congratulations, Terry!
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:45 AM
Thank you Valsa
Y. Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 8:36 AM
Hi Terry, I don't know how I missed this, good “Pleiade” on a vampire. Congratulations on your winning write. Have a great day:-)Alexis
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:46 AM
Thank you Alexis
May Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 6:10 AM
Very nicely written Terry, Congrats on your win
Miller Avatar
September 27, 2023 at 7:25 AM
Thank you Joseph, for the high placement, and for running the contest.
Volumes Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 8:20 AM
Excellent Pleiades Terry, cant fault it. Love it.
Miller Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 5:27 AM
Thank you SV
Andresen Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 2:32 AM
- Yes, an ugly creature ... well described, Terry :) - GL in the contest :) -
Miller Avatar
September 22, 2023 at 5:28 AM
Thank you.
George Avatar
September 20, 2023 at 4:31 AM
"Leaves behind a vapid ashen corpse"! Terrifying ! Great Pleiades and a beautiful entry for the contest. All the Best Terry !
Miller Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 3:46 AM
Thank you Valsa I always appreciate your kind comments
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