You terrify me

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from the ABC set Poetry

There is a darkness in your eyes
which belies your grace
a solitutde in your fingertips
which chills the
grateful recipient

There is a coarseness to your languor
and sometimes
a certain slant within you words
which coils around my throat
like a serpent without a face

Your shadow reaches
far beyond
your purview
until I am forced to believe
that you are all of the night

And whilst I see
evidence
of your verisimilitude
and your vines entwine
so comprehensively

No matter how much
and how often
I love you

You terrify me

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Comments

oldpesky | December 11, 2011 - 10:47

Good morning, lavadis. This reminded me of my ex-girlfriend.

maggyvaneijk | December 11, 2011 - 21:15

Haunting and relatable, mystery can intrigue and terrify all at the same time

I loved this part: "until I am forced to believe
that you are all of the night"

Beeme | December 20, 2011 - 16:57

I agree with Maggy this is haunting. Very vivid images.

Beeme xx