Almost there
Buried in the shadows
Cast by the ruined mind.
Death recalls a memory
Echoing inside of the
Furthest chasm that keeps
Growing.
Hurry before he catches you
Inside the sacred place whose
Journey required peace.
Keep still and
Listen for the
Monster’s heavy step.
Never stray
Off of the given
Path.
Question the broken thing
Resting in the corner too
Scared to show its face.
Take nothing that lies
Under the darkened
Vault and
Wonder not about the
Xanthosis that grows within
Your mind keeping you from your
Zenith.
About the Creator
Gunnar Anderson
Author of The Diary of Sarah Jane and The Diary of Sarah Jane: Between the Lines. Has a bachelor's degree in English from Arizona State University and currently resides in Phoenix with his wife and daughter who inspire him daily.
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Excellent storytelling
Original narrative & well developed characters
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Comments (4)
This has a nice rhythm and rhyme scheme. The picture goes well with the poem and I thoroughly enjoyed the emotion portrayed as well as the otherworldly feeling I got while reading it.
Good stuff!
This had a nice rhythm, wonderful job!
I loved your flow and wording! This was almost reminiscent of a Poe-like atmosphere for me!