Who Turned Out the Light

Who turned out the lights?
Who’s frightened again at night?
Searching for undeniable proof
to clarify the scary truth.

Noises and voices you hear,
Coldness you feel near;
Ice kisses on your cheeks,
across your skin – fire streaks.

Who turned out the lights?
Who walks alone during the night?
Seeing things that aren’t there;
Dying out of pure despair.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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artlyy Avatar
September 15, 2026 at 7:27 AM
I've really been enjoying your poem and the emotions and imagery were so vivid that i could easily picture them as beautiful illustration. I'm a commission-based manga/webtoon artist, and I'd love to help bring your story to life if you're ever interested. Feel free to reach out at gm@il : akiracomicart2@ or on inst@ akiraa_artly
Allison Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 12:59 PM
I am so glad I don't suffer from this fear Adelina:-) congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx
Kimathi Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 8:48 AM
These verses would give me sleepless nights if I was a kid, lol. There's a time my sleep came only when the lights were on.... Congrats Adelina, for your placement in the contest!!! ;-)
Raynes Avatar
October 11, 2016 at 8:09 PM
i loved the bounce in this write, and that its just about everyone's fear at some stage, loved it. congrates on ur win Adelina
Dalei Avatar
September 29, 2016 at 6:37 AM
Superb......Welcome to Poerty Soup. Good entry with a nice poem. Hope u will enjoy PS very much. Keep on writing..........//:) with love
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September 28, 2016 at 10:43 PM
Adelina, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **YNR - SKAT
A   Avatar
September 28, 2016 at 8:39 PM
~Adelina,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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