Open Poetry #23 |
Dastardly..... |
Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Ah, but the dastardly devil, in fur of finest wolf, stalking streets of darkened stone, as wisps of lonely fog dance in swirls before him. Steps echoing the cobble upon the brick of lonely. Eyes of windows watching, staring into the shadowy eyes walking. Wondering what might this figure find? A wench of finest silk, mayhaps? His gait, cocky and sure, steady and strong upon the slippery yet shiny black. Eyes... piercing eyes, casting into the darkness, staring ahead... Hurrying, a waif of a girl, walking ahead... Her pace quickening as the sounds of steps fall upon delicate ears....The fear of the night air surrounding her. Surely she knows....surely she must realize this black lurking shadow is he? He who tears the hearts from those who live delicately, lonely...so simply.. The shrill sound of a whistle, breaking the still air....Steps running to and from.... Lanterns bobbing in the night, figures moving rapidly toward...... Another, yet another..... Will there be more? Will this stop? |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
you gave me GOOSE BUMPS!!! |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Barry You painted this so well could see it in my mind's eye chilling! |
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Cpat Hair
since 2001-06-05
Posts 11793 |
The Ripper? if not could be... well told... it certainly has the chill.. |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Thanx Sue, chilled eh? HEHEHEHE!!!! Vandana, glad you liked.... Yep Martie, pleasant dreams this eve.... Cpat, thanx, yep....exactly what I was thinking in my mind...perhaps a follow up to this one? |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
Magnus, Eeeuuuu, so scary...This is creepy and makes my skin crawl. You captured the Ripper quite well, I think, too. (The lanterns, time element) I liked the line of "eyes of windows watching" (neat phrase ) I cannot say I enjoyed it, because I don't like scary things, however, I can say I enjoy your talent, and that makes it a worthwhile read. Your creation is very good. It truly is ~thrilling~....thank you so much... I wouldn't miss reading one of your poems for anything! Warm Regards, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. "Desiderata" [This message has been edited by regards2you (11-13-2002 07:52 PM).] |
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Connel
since 2002-11-04
Posts 736Florida, USA |
Beautiful I wish to become a great poet some day, but it will only come in time. Til then, I shall write my poems, and wait. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
(leaps from chair) Oh Barry, you startled me, I love how you describe it all so well! (big hugggssssss) This is wonderfully detailed, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Barry, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
TWACK...that would be a flying flip flop! Great Write. ThisDiamond |
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