Candlewitch

peto

Midnight's arrival stops the clock 

Forked lightning picks a graveyard"s lock

The bones rise for their annual walk 

Under a moon blood red

 

The witch with the candle's unstoppable spell

Broke all seals on the doorways and windows of hell 

Peeling flesh from the angels who burned as they fell 

Famished demons are suitably fed

 

Four cloaked horsemen crush skulls under thunderous hoofs

Bats accompany broomsticks above crumbling roofs

Mankind's costumes and lies become humbling truths 

Liberating what's under the bed

 

Snarling hounds sever limbs with one snap of the jaws

Winged atrocities lick dripping blood from their claws 

Any hope of escape is a clutch at some straws

They will suck open eyes from your head 

 

Complacent is the human race

When night comes in and slaps it's face

No deals to make or hiding place 

On this day of the dead

 

  • Author: peto (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 30th, 2020 22:31
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments5

  • Goldfinch60

    Don't worry Peto, I will be out there.

    • peto

      Cheers Andy
      I feel much safer now
      Appreciate the read
      Ta

    • Suresh

      Alas! It only happens once a year
      So heed to what so eloquently said here.

      • peto

        Thank you very much suresh

      • Christina8

        This is fantastic, what the hell, only 2 reviews? I'm telling ya, this is just amazing work, hope you post something real soon!!

        • peto

          Thanks Christina, make that 3 reviews
          Very much appreciated
          So good to see you
          Maybe I will post later
          Your support is inspiring
          Ta

        • Teddy.15

          Well I've dug into some of your older stuff and I'm so glad I did, you brought back the terror of the night to me, in London I used to walk everywhere at night and there was always an eerie ora especially around graveyard gates and so on. Beautifully written dear Peto. 💖

          • peto

            Aw thanks Teddy
            I also put music to this on here
            You tube version
            Just as a trial if interested
            Really appreciate you looking back

            • Teddy.15

              Will happily find it

            • LIZ

              😵😵😵😵😵😵 I'm right here!! 🧙‍♀️ 🪄 🧹 I'm a good witch though....sometimes!!! You realize this is almost....goth!!! Don't play with me!!!! LOVED IT!!!!

              • peto

                Thanks LIZ
                I recite and add music to the candlewitch you tube version if interested it's on here also



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