And

A.L.H

A ghost!

                 It stood transfixed,

With rhythmic pulsing ebbing-

And shaking boney hands,

Which hovered forming death - and

 

Engulfed the room with haste.

A journey rippled forward,

Which showed a world devine,

It planted deep inside - and

 

Then carried something free,

As if unfixed - unbodied.

Seducing every nerve,

Within my flowing curves - and

 

  • Author: A.L.H (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: June 20th, 2025 10:01
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 5
  • Users favorite of this poem: Poetic Licence
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  • sorenbarrett

    Loved the undetermined ending of the poem. A haunting poem that seems a conscience personified.

    • A.L.H

      Thank you! 🙂 I wanted to leave it ambiguous - very much inspired by Emily Dickenson ❤️

    • Poetic Licence

      This is a nicely put together write, and I love the ending, leaving it open to be anything could happen, enjoyed the read

      • A.L.H

        Exactly, lets each person decide for themselves what happened and why ect..
        Im glad you liked it! Thank-you:)

        • Poetic Licence

          You are very welcome



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