Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

What Lurks Within

Outer room perfectly clean
Stone wall
Four squared ancient glass
This old floor without even a spot
I open a wooden gate
Walk through a high arched door
Tools fastened to a wall
Knives, cleavers and a saw
A single glove made of chain
Sheets layed out on the floor
Large hooks hanging from the ceiling
They look like they have been polished
No evidence of blood remains
Still I can smell it in the air
I hear the click of the door handle behind me
Startled I quickly turn
Greeted with a toothless smile
Droopy eyes
Bob the Butcher asks 
"Would you like more rump Roast Rick?"

For Seren's What Lurks Within contest.

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Freddie Robinson Jr. October 28, 2016 at 7:41 PM Very good payload delivered at the end of this poem, Richard. Great detailed imagery leading up to the surprise finale. Fine piece of writing. Love your work as always, my friend. Peace and love to you, RW.

Victoria Anderson-Throop April 9, 2013 at 4:26 AM Isn't it fascinating how we each interpret a picture in such a unique manner? That is why art has always held a special place in my heart.... well done, Richard! Richard Lamoureux April 9, 2013 at 6:33 AM Thanks Victoria. You are up early.

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl April 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM Congratulations Richard, good one xx Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2013 at 8:41 AM Thanks

Len Gasun April 8, 2013 at 8:08 AM Big congratulations on your super win as well my dear friend Richard! Cheers! love and hugs, Leonora Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2013 at 8:41 AM Thanks Leonora.

Dinda Minardi April 8, 2013 at 12:31 AM hahaha this one is out of the box. congrats on the win! Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2013 at 7:50 AM Thanks

Ray Dillard April 7, 2013 at 9:02 PM It was indeed a pristine room! Nice take on the reason. Congratulations, Rick! RAY Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2013 at 7:50 AM Thanks Ray

Hidden Sister April 7, 2013 at 8:41 PM This is up my alley, scary and twisted. J Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2013 at 7:51 AM Thanks Jennifer

Poet Destroyer A April 7, 2013 at 6:13 PM LOL, Richard, and you had me going there for a second or two~ Congratulations in Seren's "what lurks within" contest. Always~ LINDA Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2013 at 7:51 AM Mission accomplished

Seren Roberts April 7, 2013 at 5:24 PM lol Richard I enjoyed this , Congrats....Seren Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2013 at 7:52 AM Thanks Seren

Bernard Colasurdo March 31, 2013 at 12:42 AM Great write Rick love the ending, very funny Richard Lamoureux March 31, 2013 at 7:10 AM Thanks Bernard

Cecilia Macfarlane March 29, 2013 at 6:02 PM Scary start with a nice twist at the end, excellent write Rick! Hugs Richard Lamoureux March 29, 2013 at 6:16 PM Cecillia, so nice to hear from you. Thanks for visiting.

Tim Ryerson March 28, 2013 at 4:59 AM You sure got me on that one Richard!...I was thinkng that Bob the butcher was a cannibal like Hannibal Lecter until I read your explainations below...Great write! - Tim Richard Lamoureux March 28, 2013 at 6:50 AM I thought I would try a different approach.

Ale A A March 27, 2013 at 9:54 PM I like how you started the poem very mysterious and I was sure it was all evil inside and then it turn out to be innocent. Shows that we should hold our judgement until we have all the facts. Richard Lamoureux March 27, 2013 at 10:26 PM Good way of seeing it.

Connie Marcum Wong March 27, 2013 at 2:54 PM A wonderful entry for the contest that should do well. Welcome to Poetry Soup! I don't get to visit too often because l don't have the spare time. I always enjoy reading poems whenever l get the chance. Aloha Richard Lamoureux March 27, 2013 at 10:23 PM I am glad you checked out one of mine.

Donald Williams March 27, 2013 at 1:58 PM Enjoyed reading this Richard, I like the Bob the butcher reference LOL Richard Lamoureux March 27, 2013 at 10:22 PM Thanks Donald

Donald Williams March 27, 2013 at 7:35 AM Great one Rick, I feel kind of inspired to join that contest after reading yours :) great job and a sure thing for a top spot. Thanks for sharing. Richard Lamoureux March 27, 2013 at 1:30 PM My pleasure Donald, thanks for commenting. Donald Williams March 27, 2013 at 7:35 AM Richard I mean, my apologies sir.