They

By Asylum

None but the marked shall rise in the dark.
Hell-bent; the earth, shall they raze.
They took up the oath to ever-revoke
Mortality for immortal praise.

Lifeless, and hopeless; a thirst so atrocious;
An eternal, unquenchable lust.
In death, shall they grow; to blood, they're betrothed.
Their hunger derails their disgust.

Sink teeth into skin; to the flesh that's within;
Bleed dry the carcassed wellspring.
This world, once so grand, 'twas undone by their hand;
Dereliction, their only decree.

The shade of the night brings naught but delight
For those who burn in the ray.
From out of the grave spawn the crimson depraved,
Feasting 'pon the walkers of day.

When sunlight strikes west, 'til dawn, do we pray
Against these abhorrent butchers called "They."

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Copyright 2010 asylum
Published on Monday, October 11, 2010.     Filed under: "Horror" and "Poetry"
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  • Malcholm Dark On Wednesday, December 29, 2010, Malcholm Dark (806)By person wrote:

    so cool... they... I was tag surfing when I found this... a well written piece, haunting... thanks

  • A former member wrote: "This world, once so grand, 'twas undone by their hand; Dereliction, their only decree." Lines too moving for words, captivating piece. So utterly... Repentant, it had me on edge :)

  • Malcholm Dark On Tuesday, October 12, 2010, Malcholm Dark (806)By person wrote:

    wow... what great flow, well written... a fine vampire piece... write on

  • A former member wrote: Amazing write:)lot of of us write our poetry and refer our fears or enemy as 'they':) many of my friends asked me who 'they' its not one explanation.but you described it exceptionally well:)thanks for sharing pal:)

  • A former member wrote: This is astounding... the language is centered on the flow and it pours like spring water from my lips. Well done. Well done my friend.

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