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Terrified Darkness

Horror Haiku 1

By K.B. Silver Published 4 months ago 1 min read
Terrified Darkness
Photo by Zeesy Grossbaum on Unsplash

Faint jagged outlines

Looming, like ghostly talons

Peeking through sheer drapes

K.B. Silver

This is written as the first in a series of five. Look for the rest coming along.

Haikusurreal poetry

About the Creator

K.B. Silver

K.B. Silver has poems published in magazine Wishbone Words, and lit journals: Sheepshead Review, New Note Poetry, Twisted Vine, Avant Appa[achia, Plants and Poetry, recordings in Stanza Cannon, and pieces in Wingless Dreamer anthologies.

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  • Marilyn Glover4 months ago

    Definitely gave me the chills just imagining something peering through drapes.

  • Sandy Gillman4 months ago

    Such a vivid, eerie image.

  • Oooo, that sure gave me the chills. So creeepppyyyy. I loved it!

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