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0 posted 2003-10-18 01:21 PM


Within the veil of clinging mist
does lie the fear of walking gloom
A stormy night that does persist
as lightning flashes in the room

What does the night of dark now bring
this dread of what is not once seen.
As winds in gusts the rafters sing
and shutters clash in darkness sheen.

A knock does come upon the door
to bring a start from beating chest.
Who could this be at half past Four?
Can not they see is time to rest?

A shadow falls upon the pane
of window yon beyond the light
As sheets do pelt the pouring rain
upon this dark and dreary night.

A candle’s light is all that stands
betwixt the doom beyond the veil.
As I now sit upon my hands
in hopes the knock will not prevail.

When from the gloom and roaring howl
does come a whispered word to ear.
From deepest part the churning bowel
I listen twice in shaking fear.

Hark! Now shouting again once more
My lips now fail to crest the gale.
Is this that bird of Nevermore?
Or is this just the waiting mail?

The dark does give way to the day
as winds now cease and lie to rest
Was but the mail I hate to say
that put my heart to beating test...


© Copyright 2003 Barry J. Tackett - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2003-10-18 01:28 PM


Neat poem Barry!!
I especially liked the twist in the end.

Bonnie j
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2 posted 2003-10-18 03:37 PM


THE MAIL.........
What kind of postman comes at 4 in the morning? Dark shadows and errie sounds, gusting winds. No,no, no I'm not going to answer the door. No.no,no. I'm a chicken.
What was the name of that scary movie
The Postman Knocks Twice?
Good Jobber
Bon-Bon

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3 posted 2003-10-23 07:51 AM


excellent writing Barry!  enjoyed much
LeeJ
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4 posted 2003-10-23 08:12 AM


very much enjoed this write Barry, well done
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5 posted 2003-10-23 09:13 PM



Bonnie j
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6 posted 2003-10-24 08:54 AM


The Chocolate Monster just flew in again.
It was I knocking upon the door looking for my Chocolate.
The Chocolate Monster strikes again.

Susan Caldwell
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7 posted 2003-10-24 09:46 AM


hmmmmmmm...I read this before and would have swore I had responded already...

Anywho...I enjoyed this very much Barry!!

"if you won't let me fall for you
then you won't see the best that I would love to do for you"
~Dido~

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8 posted 2003-10-24 09:58 AM


It was the postman
weak and frail,
afraid and lost
in utter dark.
He frantic-knocked
with scads of mail,
but you came not
and hounds did bark.
In fear he threw
the letters down
and ran back into
storm and gale.
So now your friends
have gone to town,
and you don't know
about the SALE.

I enjoyed your spooky story.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

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9 posted 2003-10-24 12:39 PM


Love this...but it made me grin thinking of a postman at 4 in the morning. Must of been the postman to the dead. I would not answer the door...at least not without a 44...maybe a trained doberman...and a crucifix...just in case. Wonderful poem...glad I got the chance to read it this morning.

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