For years they've prattled on that I'm demented
And toxic words as these are slow to wane.
My mind decayed, their gurgling brew fermented.
I came to second guess; Am I insane?
Not maniacal, never catatonic,
My faculties had always been in line.
I'd never known an illness that was chronic.
Yet I was deemed infernal by design.
And their impiety has left me screaming -
Afraid that I'll become a silhouette
Of who I was. I've wondered if I'm dreaming.
But you, my wretched love, I can't forget!
Whatever form of peccancy I'm forced through
Within these vile walls of sterile white,
I know my putrid mind will still forgive you
When comes the cursed, disgusting, lovely night...
For though I hate you, you are my salvation.
Your visits bring about my full remission.
I think I'm sane, but you're my confirmation
For nothing's truer than your apparition...
Author notes
Word Bank (in order of use):
Prattling
Demented
Toxic
Decay
Gurgling
Maniacal
Catatonic
Infernal
Impiety
Scream
Silhouette
Wretched
Peccancy
Vile
Putrid
Cursed
Apparition
A contest entry
- 2nd Round of the CREEPY Dark Rounds Contest by Paloszoo.
1200 points, ended August 5, 20 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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I love this. The ending is fantastic. I didn't expect it. Thanks for following through on your commitment to enter the second round of this contest. It's a pleasure to read your work!
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The first two stanzas were ace - they were my favorites.
And the whole thing of course rocked.
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This is truly great I think
Now I know it's YOU
that I've been seeing
when I appear before you who
has given my life meaning
Tiki Cat
Buy my Tiki's Gourmet Cat Food
"Too Good For Humans"
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oh my!
loved this brillant poem!
If this isn't the golden winner I will be shocked!
the rhyming was flawless and added a dark sinister texture
we could hear the vulnerability and strength of the poet
clearly in the imagery!
Fabulous writing!
I am green with envy!
ears/seattle
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Just brilliant, Im starting to think about writing some dark poetry and you have inspired me to try, very well written and a brilliant use of the word bank, best of luck in the contest
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Beautiful poem! i have no idea how you could write good verse given a word bank: that gift is far beyond me!
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