Pay back
By AJ O’Brien.
I awake within a box
beneath sacred soil,
my heart hits a beat
blue tunnels fill with blood,
begin to flow and boil.
I claw my way out
and happily arise
within a graveyard dark,
surrounded by the dead
and long forgotten goodbyes.
I hunger for your pain
as I look upon my empty grave,
wish me well lover
for itโs your sweetheart
my hands do crave.
I dance toward your fear
beneath a fractured moon,
lock your doors and windows
my evil little angel.
For I shall be there soon.
This scared me, I think there is some payback afoot!
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You’re very kind. Many Thanks.
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No one plays in the shadows better than you. Nice one!
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Hi, Rose.
It’s so good to hear from you.
I hope all is well with you and your family.
And thank you for your wonderful comment.๐
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Thank you darkling .
Merry Christmas to you and your family, Alan. ๐
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I do luv a twist… And the line
“I dance toward your fear.” Truly graphic!
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You’re very kind. Thank you.
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I enjoyed this very much.
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Many Thanks, Dawn.
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Thank you for checking out my blog recently! I hope you enjoyed it.
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Yes, I did enjoy visiting your site.
Thank you.
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Eerie and fun to read!
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Thank you very much.
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Chilling, Alan.
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Many Thanks, Anna.
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I love this kind of thing and enjoy visiting graveyards. Weird? Cheers…
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Thank you.๐
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Your poems are always powerful, but this one is also a bit frightening. Great job!!! I’ve said it before, but it’s still true: you pack a wallop in a few will-written lines.
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Thank you so much, Ann.๐
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Brilliant!
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Thank you, Lawrence.
My apologies, I somehow mislaid your
wonderful comment.
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Thanks. Best wishes, stay safe, and good to hear from you again.
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Thank you.
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Itโs good to read your deliciously dark poetry, Alan. Your words strike out like a cold hand circling my throat in the dark. I love the entire poem, but especially, the endingโฆhas me smiling a wicked, gleeful smile. Heโs comingโฆ.
โI dance toward your fear
beneath a fractured moon,
lock your doors and windows
my evil little angel.
For I shall be there soon.โ
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Thank you, Kathy.
Coming from you, much appreciated.
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Iโve always loved your work, Alan. It speaks to my darkness. ๐
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Thanks Kathy. You’re very kind.๐
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great stuff, blessings
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Thank you.
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Oh wow, Alan, this gave me super fun chills!
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Many Thanks, Michele.๐
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