| Horror and Thriller Poetry posted February 17, 2014 |
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A poem inspired by E. A. Poe
The Face In My Mirror
by Raoul D'Harmental
One evening as I lay sleeping, sprawled on my bed, tossing, turning,
Drooling, dreaming dreams no man has dreamt before! There I was a-leaning, over a pit, peeping, peering, Gulping, gasping; 'twas dark as the Devil's door! Then from the deep came a wailing, upon my ears, blaring, blasting, Deafening, daunting, it was haunting in its horror! Two steps I fell back reeling, my knees gave way, tittering, tottering, Staggering, stumbling, I lay prostrate upon the floor! Soon all that was left lingering, was an echo ringing, resonating, And I was soon upstanding; approaching the abyss once more! Down I cast a gaze piercing, into the pit, staring, straining, Discerning yet disbelieving a sight that made my eyes sore! For out of the gloom appearing, was a face dismaying, dispiriting, Repulsing and revolting were the features that it bore! Then came a rapid dawning, and I awoke screaming, screeching, Gasping , gulping; twas the face in my mirror! Swift came an ill understanding, as I shivered, sweating, soaking, Fearing the face I'd seen was what my future had in store! With my wits now full-returning; "Just a dream!" I say, scoffing, scorning, Yet willing and ever wishing, to dream that dream never more! |
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