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The Tall Man's Terror

Whispers of Darkness and Shadows' Embrace

By Jason “Jay” BenskinPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
The Tall Man's Terror
Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash

He is tall, looming figure covered with pall in the darkness.

Eyes of darkness, emptiness, cold, whispers never spoken.

His limbs stretch, abnormally lengthy,

hauntingly strong, a spectre in the night.

Every stride causes a creak, a groan, a groan.

He’s unknown on haunting routes.

Silent observer in the shadow, carrier of an unceasing catastrophe.

stretching fingers, spindly, thin,

Inspired by deep within, drawing terror.

He shows where shadows play, turning night into unending gray.

Children mutter quickly and softly, speaking of him with voices thick.

He comes to take his due in dreams.

a tall man from the most negative perspective.

No way out of his merciless stare; lost in his twisted labyrinth.

You cannot hide or outrun.

From the towering man right by your side.

He eats fear, develops in dread,

Walking dead, a living nightmare.

Ode

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Jason “Jay” Benskin

Crafting authored passion in fiction, horror fiction, and poems.

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  • Amy littleabout a year ago

    Wonderful

  • Shelby 2 years ago

    Well-crafted piece

  • Kennedy Smith2 years ago

    Amusing piece

  • Milrose samboque2 years ago

    Impressive work

  • John Baxter2 years ago

    Amazing poem

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