A Dark Accord (The Lord of Shadows)

By lordshadow

in this darkness shards of light
intrude into a lifeless night
birthing shadows shallow; still
that die beneath my window sill

extracting truth from horrid lies
and giving life to all that dies
to things that hide beneath my bed
and whisper words into my head

taunting, teasing breathy threats
reminding me of my regrets
with unrelenting anecdotes
of insincere unfinished notes

of failed attempts at suicide
and scars of shame I will not hide-
mementos of a "better" day
and memories of the "easy way"

they chase me while I'm chasing sleep
and counting decomposing sheep
they bless me while I try to rest
with images I can't digest

and though I know that I should fear
the demons speaking in my ear
I relish in this dark accord
for in the shadows, I'm their Lord

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© 2008 lordshadow
Published on Thursday, October 2, 2008.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • A former member wrote: Excellent rhythm, powerful imagery. Exceptional poetry🖤👌💥

  • Lux On Monday, August 26, 2013, Lux (299)By person wrote:

    This proceeded nice and darkly, just the way I like it.

  • A former member wrote: morbid and dark thoughts at its best..each n every line is precious..i salute you..

  • skully On Friday, October 3, 2008, skully (43)By person wrote:

    Loved this. Great write, reminds me of the monkey on my back. Especially liked the image of counting 'decomposing sheep' special.

  • Narcissa On Friday, October 3, 2008, Narcissa (404)By person wrote:

    I agree w/ Ruby..."wonderfully dark". Loved it.

  • Leith Plunkett On Friday, October 3, 2008, Leith Plunkett (239)By person wrote:

    I have entered the world of this poem over and over. It is hypnotic

  • Leith Plunkett On Friday, October 3, 2008, Leith Plunkett (239)By person wrote:

    I love every word. i will be adding this to my favourites. It flows beautifully.

  • RubyXero On Thursday, October 2, 2008, RubyXero (484)By person wrote:

    wonderfully dark lullaby. this has a tim burton, vincent feel to it. i'd love to see it animated...although my mind accomplishes that enough. great piece.

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