Shadows Cloaked
In Fir
Wind and wolf unite, they're howling at my door.
waiting for the chance to come inside.
Shadows tempt and call, seducing with wild allure.
fires glow and evil grins won't be denied.
*
The monsters that we make, when we're making what we want.
wills surrendered, taken, mercilessly they chant.
A voice I've left unheard, soft eyes I recognize,
looking at myself, a stranger's vague transplant
*
Shivers climb my spine, as I draw nearer to the door,
sensations fill my heart, with waves of dread.
I hear them clawing as they cry, a sense of sorrow fills the air,
and I no longer fear the thought of being dead.
*
As the door swings open wide, leaves scatter wildly in the wind,
the howling stops and I again, can breathe.
Until they call again, begging me to let them in,
Smiling or growling eludes but baring all his teeth.
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Kelli Sheckler-Amsden
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Comments (14)
A memorable piece, with powerful imagery and great tension building. Very nicely done, congrats!
a quick read that sticks in the mind
I could see the wolf on the doorstep and hear the howling wind, as well as feel the tension and anxiety of the moment. Well done!
this gave me chills! well done :)
This felt like a scene out of a movie. Great Job!
Haunting. Great poem Kelli π₯°
I feel this. Like the wolf is my own inner conflict. When I open the door and give light of awareness, then all is calm... Until next time. π₯Ή My interpretation anyway. Beautiful read!
Ooooh me likey this one! Love the imagery!
Amazing stuff! The words you use in this are intense and paint a picture. My favorite line was "looking at myself, a stranger's vague transplant" such an amazing description. Well done!
Very nice.
Deep and intense and a little frightening. Nice job -Pernoste
Awesome!!!πππ
This is deep. Well done, Kelli! If I may suggest: "baring"
Nice piece β€οΈπ