Now you know

story poem

 

 

Now you know

 

Without a light no shadow can

 display itself before your eyes.

Although the light be pale and wan

 it can a shadow realise.

 

The shadows dance upon the wall.

When tapers flicker in the breeze.

They mean and do no harm at all.

But dowse the flame and shadows cease.

 

Fear not the dark without a light.

 You only need to kindle flame,

 then shadows dance for your delight.

The shadows to the light source came.

 

Beware the man with no shadow

 and no reflection in the glass.

These are the signs by which you know

your worst nightmare has come to pass.

 

You have become a vampire’s prey.

You don’t believe such tales are true,

 that vampires walk the earth today.

A single bite will convince you.

 

26-May-08

 

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Reviews

[Li Li]

This could be taken in more than one way. Vampire could be taken as a metaphor of something else... something not so "fairytale-like". A man with no shadow could also be a man with no soul. No hope of love. He'll take your blood to keep himself alive, and in the end, you shall die from it. In reference, could also mean, he'll use you for your worth, then leave you broken.

On the other hand... a vampire could be a vampire. There are "things" that deliver darkness. This would be one. Until one is taken by this, they may not be a believer.

You have an interesting rhythm format. ABAB.... it really adds to the overall feel. Gives it that mysterious/storytelling feel.

Bless!

[Donald Meikle]

A world without Light is nether the less