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Village Vampire (repost for Halloween) |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Far above the rundown graveyard ‘neath the shiny old church spire As rising moon turns ancient brass to eerie orange fire A stealthy figure waits alone, his victim to receive T’would be the first of many such on this All Hallows Eve The moonlight made his hunger grow, his boldness grew as well With evil eyes he scanned below and near as he could tell A man he spied asleep down there against an old tree trunk He had no way of knowin’ then, t’was Mike the village drunk With sprouted wings the creature pounced and landed silently Beside the old inebriate asleep against the tree With fangs of yellow, eyes of black and breath of ancient dank The creature found the old man’s throat, bit him and then drank The drunk was down a pint or so before the vampire knew This wasn’t just A-positive, this was a stronger brew He rocked back on his haunches, his head began to spin His bloody lips curled back to form an evil vampire grin “Wake up” he shook the village drunk, “Wake up and tell me how You happen to have blood like this, you have to tell me now” Old Mike smiled up through sleepy eyes and gave the beast a wink “I’ll tell you what you want to know but first buy me a drink” “A drink is what I had in mind when I first saw you there A drink it is and then perhaps your secret you will share What is it that you crave good sir, some water from the pail?” “No water please,” Old Mike shot back, I’d rather have some ale” In the pub they call McGinty’s Place they sauntered to the bar The drunkard with his smilin’ face, the stranger so bizarre “A tankard of your finest ale,” Mike told the barman Tim “And when it’s time for payin’ up just give the bill to him” “One ale it is,” and then Tim turned, “And good sir what for you?” “A bloody Mary will do fine” Real blood? Could be, who knew? “And so,” the vampire started, “This ale you drink a lot?” Old Mike lied “Hardly ever! My secret this is not” Mike held a silver flask up high and took a long hard pull “Tis this that you have tasted sir, of this my blood is full The vampire grabbed the silver flask and drank the contents down He shuddered and began to laugh but then began to frown He rattled and he shook a bit, he hollered and he squirmed He scrambled round in circles like a puppy bein’ wormed He grabbed his throat in terror, his skin began to burn “What poison have you brought me in this lovely silver urn?” “Why tis only holy water Father Michael gave to me T’was bringin’ it to widow Rourke, she’s crippled don’t you see She uses it to pray at home but I can get some more” By then the dreaded vampire though lay dead upon the floor The town turned out to celebrate the village vampire’s death But if you’ve a word of sympathy, you’d best just save your breath For now at old McGinty’s Place they serve a strange nightcap And a keg of Father Michael’s brew they always keep on tap |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Could I have a Mike on Tap, please???...  |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, Mr. Fred...I admire your writing so much for the way you can weave a tale and the flavor you can inject into every line. This is classic Fred Hobbs...and it gets no better than that.  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Fred, Just wonderful, I second Balladeer this is pure Fred Hobbs. |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Nan: Would that be a Mike Regular or a Mike Light? Thanks for reading. Balladeer: For every one I write well, you write ten that are better. But thanks for the encouragement. Sy: Same as above. I appreciate your encouraging response. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
FredHobbs~ This was just refreshingly wonderful. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is delightful, Fred! Always nice to see you post!! Denise |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Applause!!! Clapping, smiling ... excellent Fred! Wow, I so enjoyed this wonderful tale. Perfect flow ... what a splendid read! Gee, can you tell I liked this???  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I began to read this poem. Then read it softly, slowly...could hear the howl of the wind in the background...a dog barked..and something creaked... Your poem has such an AIR about it...the words and images you created also created an atmosphere here in my room... This is not just good, it's magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
This was excellent! Had me 'sucked' in it did. And then right in the middle aol booted me. LOL, but I came right back to finish it. Excellent story! |
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Fred Hobbs Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 329Tallahassee, Florida, US |
Marge: Thanks for the kind words. Denise: Thanks, You always take the time to make me feel welcome. Kit: I'm thrilled that you liked it. It's great to get good reviews. Sharon: I appreciate the kind words but it's so easy to write for someone with an imagination like your's. White Dove: Glad you came back for a second shot! Thanks. . . fh |
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SpitFire Member Elite
since 2000-04-19
Posts 2396 |
~Totally enjoyed this Fred Hobbs. Very cool writing. Had me the whole time. Thanks. Take care now. *Peace. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
...Just had to read this again..  |
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