The dark clouds are gathering
looks like rain
the bonfires are withering
along with the pain
the storm begins
lock your door
forget your sins
fall to the floor
cover your head
the demons are on their way
pray to the dead
and maybe a visit they'll pay
dont say a word
just lay still and hide
dont say a word
and maybe they'll pass you by
this new approaching doom
is not new at all
you all just assume
because there was silence last fall
but they're always here
watching and waiting
they're always here
when to approach, they were debating
now they're here
with bloodthirsty faces
now they're here
with approaching paces
so stay inside
protect the kids
ignore your pride
your life isnt worth the bid
this is the final battle to decide our fate
the only way to win
is for us "all" to gather at the gate
so hurry and put the children to bed
gather the weapons
before the demons come to be fed
ready the cannons
and prepare for war
hope is what you musn't abandon. so brace yourself
they're at the door.
Author notes
this is a poem that is supposed to intise a "coming doom" image. the whole thing is a metaphor.
A contest entry
- oh october how you call my name with crows' tongue by Kathraina.
575 points, ended November 7, 15 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Wow, the imagery here has me shaking! The metaphor here has a strong impact on the reader, I really enjoyed that. And the rhyme and imagery here is excellent!
bravo and thank you for entering
♥ kate

