The Darkness Is Waiting

There’s a difference in the night

Here whispers scatter upon the walls

Darkness has a face and has eyes

Hear its raspy voice as it calls

Feel the fear travel up your spine

Feel the fear crawl across your skin

A way out of this darkness you won’t find

There’s a big difference after dark

When your eyes just can’t see as well

They are there just waiting for you

They plan on taking you to their hell

Run if you must, hide if you can

They are out there to take you down

Coming to steal away your very breath

You’ll go below without any protest or sound

They are waiting, yes, they are waiting

The darkness has patience for this hunt

If the whispers come to you late at night

Know your time here now is very short

Know you won’t wake to the morning’s light

 

 

 

Reviews

[R J Askew]

I like the lines that start with verbs, five of them. But above all I like the way you bring the night alive, give it an ominous and powerful character.

[Star Wolf]

This is enough put the fear in me to go out after dark! Very very chilling!

[Black Cat Fever]

This one sure sends a awful shiver down my spine, makes my hair stand up on end!
A very menacing write!

[Wolf's Dark Song]

This one really is dark and sinister, very frightening! Excellent writing and storytelling ability. I'm in awe of your talent!

[OT]

ooo nice!! very ominous and dark - the hunt!! very well done here!! nice!

[Sean M. Addams]

Liked this one ..verey chilling and great job on the detail... always a pleasure to read your work...

[Ladysue]

oh this is dark and yes chilling...

The darkness has patience for this hunt...this is a great line..it gives such an eerie feel...

good writing...

[Jenny Nelson]

Definitely a chilling feeling. Without specifics, each reader can fill in blanks with their own fears. Well done!

[J.M]

Chilling, fascinating, and utterly compelling. Good job!

[Poetic Beauty]

the imagery in the poem is chilling. the darkness has a life in this poem and it is waiting to steal that of other.