Detail from Harry Clarke illustration of an E.A. Poe story
Midnight awaken
Sound of heartbeat beneath floor
You think I am mad?
About the Creator
Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Comments (7)
A concise tribute to Poe!
Well-wrought! I love the old illustration! From the poem I would guess Tell-tale Heart, but from the pic I would guess M. Valdemar! Though, of course, like Tim, I was immediately reminded of Nosferatu. I loved the recent remake, but I am a fan of every version.
Oooo, that was spooky and intriguing! Loved it!
A great haiku on what is fear. Good job.
Last night I watched the 1922 silent film Nosferatu. Your image reminds me of it. Great haiku!
Love this, and I loooooove the image. Great work
Very EAP , excellent work