
A silence falls where laughter died,
And shadows lengthen, side by side.
The wind, a thin and icy sheet,
Drags rattling leaves along the street.
The porch light flickers, weak and grey,
A candle struggling to hold back day.
Behind the glass, a vacant stare,
A reflection that was never there.
The floorboards creak, a heavy sigh,
From something old that won't pass by.
A draft that chills the very bone,
In rooms where others walk alone.
Hear the distant, tolling bell,
Announcing all is not quite well.
The veil is thin, the whispers rise,
From restless souls beneath the skies.
Don't breathe too deep, don't look too far,
Beyond the fences, past the car.
For in the darkness, deep and vast,
The memories of pain hold fast.
This night they roam, they drift, they wait,
And softly knock upon your gate.
So be aware of all those things
where all wolves howl and no bird sings.
Happy Halloween. Guys.
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A life is frail and faint
Only a powerful soul can withstand the weird wind
Have a nice weekend, Billy
indeed, thanks Davido, you too friend..
terrific
awe thanks David…
Happy Halloween to you, Billy. I enjoyed reading your poem.
awe thank you Michele, you too.
Nice work there Billly
awe thanks a lot friend.
Excellent poem Billy. I can feel the haunting. Happy November. Allan
awe thank you Allan, appreciated..
You’ve captured the season beautifully, Billy! I enjoyed this poem very much.
awe thank you Dawn, very kind.
Nicely done. I enjoyed the haunting!
Thank you Lovely.
‘Tis the season for haunting and your poem was very well done. The line “This night they roam, they drift, they wait” has so many meanings.
awe thank you Bev, appreciated..