Dark Acceptance

In the ashen night illumination
I see their eyes glowing
Raspy whispers haunt
Eyes watching me knowing

I feel the shadows wrap
Shrouds that conceal
Cold, damp, empty graves
Gone is the way I feel

The Grim Reaper wears a twisted grin
Haunting with winter's snow
Dark cold dead night
Eerie and sinister winds blow

I feel Death brush past me
Like so many times before
Do I flee or do I accept
No, I can't outrun Death anymore

Reviews

[DrD]

I am convinced it is nothing more than like walking into another room. But you characterize it as the dark inevitable which perhaps it is. I like the solemn grimness (isx there such a word? If not, there should be) of this work and how it explores the emotions inspired by the very thought of dying. Well done.

[Tina Kline]

Thank you!

[R J Askew]

4 verses of 4 lines with a neat little rhyme scheme throughout that works well. I think the form makes the message stronger. I like the mood above all though. Well done.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks so much.

[Coyote Song]

A very chilling spooky poem. I feel the coldness deep within.
Such menacing imagery, amazing poem!

[Tina Kline]

Thanks!!!!!

[Black Cat Fever]

A very chilling and spooky poem. Haunting images lend to its dark strength.
It made my hair rise!

[Tina Kline]

Thanks BCF.

[Black Cat Fever]

You are very welcome.

[Wolf's Dark Song]

Haunting and very spooky.
Grand imagery and descriptions.

[Tina Kline]

Thank you!

[Wolf's Dark Song]

YOu are so welcome.

[Star Wolf]

A splendid write.
A deep pain and sadness seems to come from your word and the powerful images
you use.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks!!!!!

[jacob erin-cilberto]

after awhile, we just accept...we can't fight it anymore...when death really wants us, it will come and get us...we cannot refuse, we just have to be ready...and on really cold winter nights, those eyes do feel like they are always upon us.
i like your dark writes....even in the darkness your symbolism spells hope...the White snow...even with the shadows.

[Tina Kline]

Thanks so much!