Oh lonely shadow, who art thou?
Walking strangely to and fro?
Dost thou wander through the halls?
Tell me of that choice of yours
Tell me, which halls are haunted by your steps?
The halls always lighted?
Or those inhabited by the dead?
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Oh lonely shadow, who art thou?
Wandering these empty halls?
The gloom is like a shrouding curtain
Revealing none of its cruel intentions before it is too late
And none are left to speak the words
Of the horrors unfolded
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Oh lonely shadow, who art thou?
What secrets lies within your soul?
A puzzling mystery under shadowy garments
And tightly wrapped in veils of secrets
A glimpse of an eye, perhaps just an illusion?
That is not known
But still I am watching from within the shadows
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Oh lonely shadow, who art thou?
Crossroads leads to different paths
Pale bones tell of ages past
Of fears, that proved to be right
And the terrors that were wrongly neglected
Those who rotted within the shadows
Remembering the terrors of the past
And plotting revenge for the horrors of old
Some who forgot
Some who remembered
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Oh lonely shadow, who art thou?
Standing by two different roads
The darkness stretch in each direction
One is lighted, hope is living
The other, haunted by oblivion
A different world, where shadows whisper
Where spiders veil hangs thick as curtains
And souls are left to rot and wither
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Oh lonely shadow, who art thou?
Darkness wraps around your shape
Into the shadows
Where voices whisper
And eyes are ever watchful
Beneath the monumental ceiling
Steps dost echo through the fear
A faceless wanderer needs no meaning
For the sign of dread to bear
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Oh lonely shadows, who art thou?
Through these haunted halls I follow
I hear them whisper in the dark
As they seek to horrify
Down my spine, a chill of fear
A nameless hate dost sleep within
Frightened, startled by this tear
Falling from these eyes of sin
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Oh lonely shadow, who art thou?
Striding through this dreaded veil?
Amidst the host of spirits dammed
Amidst those faces ghostly pale
Seeking sanctuary, night so deep
Within those halls where shadows dwell
Locked away in darkest keep
Where naught but shadow shall prevail
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Oh lonely shadow, who art thou?
Who art thou, to walk these halls?
No steps does echo through the silence
No sound of laughter between those walls
Shut is the door forevermore
These halls are locked away
Silenced are the voices cold
That no soul shall ever stray
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Oh lonely shadow, who art thou?
To seek the halls of those long gone?
Standing by the doors so shadowy
To a realm, to a kingdom of eternity
Forever, in deepest night, to dwell
To the gloom, to the music of the requiem-bell
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Oh lonely shadow, who art thou?
To seek the realms that dwells beyond?
Where shades of dread haunt corridors of utter darkness
Where voices are edged with the tones of sadness
And stepping through that gate I wonder
Hath you found you place at last?
Or art thou but a lone survivor
Of a long forgotten past?
Author notes
Hopefully this poem shall help to illustrate the topics of my other works
Hope you will enjoy this poem, for which I conceived the idea 3 years ago. Now It is complete.
Enjoy my darkness....
A contest entry
- Who Are You As A Poet? by SmokinHotWhiteTiger.
525 points, ended December 24, 2007, 12 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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INSANE imagery. Beautiful.
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The sadness and darkness within this piece touched me to the very core. This is the best piece of work by far, that I have seen from you my friend. The atmosphere, feelings, emotions within the piece are really something to be admired.
Anyone who is out there, and who is looking, or wishing to write 'dark', should do no more than to read your piece above...it is wonderful.
Dark Wishes my friend
Wayne Leon
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(Do you mean 'which?' First stanza, fifth line) I do love your use of the archaic. I try to slip it in where I can. I do think you have inspired me to write a poem actually. I think I may.
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Your are indeed right about this mistake
thank you so much for making me aware of it
I will be sure to change it some night
see you around
and thanks a lot for your comment, I appreciate every word
see you around Shiro Okami
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I love to be of service. I have written a poem. However it is not very simialr to yours so I suppose you did not inspire me in anyway except for re-kindling my muse. It was about time to be honest.
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Thank You For Entering
Incredible and yet down right Wow! I am extremely impressed by this depe dark style of write that you have penned here. to me this show soff your inner darkness that has come to form and life yet you written it in a way that is portrayed from more than one angle. I love the way you allow the poem to flow and also love the way you wriote it. incredible and yet down right dark is cool. kepe up the good work n good luck -
Excellent!
With skill and intuitive light you bring to life the journey of a poet a strange, and unique path truly, only another poet could fully fathom; as the depths, twists and turns become a window each perception given breath and life through each unique perceptual experience and here with your own vision you illuminate with grace,skill and your own deftly carved personal thumbprint
Wishing you much success in all of your endeavors!!
Happy Holidays to you and yours! May your new year be filled with joy & peace
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Thank you very much for this comment
I truly appreciate every word
Happy holiday to you too
Zarok
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Excellent take on the prompt. I liked the repetion in the lines gave it more of a song feeling to me, and the thoughts of the lonely shadow was more felt that way...best to you in the contest. Blessings always~ Trisha
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this is a wonderful poem dear,
i love it,
i miss you thou,
love elektra xxx
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I miss you too, love
glad you like my poem though
merry Christmas dear
see you soon
with love
zarok
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