The Ageless Ones

By Malcholm Dark

They covet the darkness
They live for the night
They covet the silence
They shy from the light.

They desire what we have
They stay out of sight
They extract what they need
They strive to despite.

They are the ancient ones
They invade tonight
They will come, they will feed
They are not contrite.

They force us into war
They stand and incite
They draw the battle lines
They live, so we fight.

When all else has failed
When we are no more
They shall reign supreme
They shall become...
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They are the cockroach.

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Published on Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Filed under: "Structured" and "Poetry"

Comments on "The Ageless Ones"

A former member wrote: The Bulk of the poem reminded me of Urban Gothic by Brian Keene. And then I scroll down to comment and "They are the cockroach." It makes me smile because if you give someone vague information with a few points to bullet, their mind automatically ventures to their past, or their beliefs. You reminded me how much I need to think outside of my bubblybox.
A former member wrote: Aha ha ha:) at first i was thinking vampires lol:) but you are obviously more practical:) loved it thanks for sharing:)
A former member wrote: haha.... the ancient and the ageless.... the survivors, no doubt.... until the red giant consumes them, perhaps.... an enjoyable read with the surprise ending..... never thought of roaches as war mongers ... hehe... I think you missed a 'y' up there *points* kudos, and thank you.
On Tuesday, December 28, 2010, lupus tenebrae (860) wrote:

They can withstand even man's most destructive weapon. A timeless insect, unchanged, and in its own way, immortal. Nicely written my friend.
On Tuesday, December 28, 2010, alex herewane (149) wrote:

We can do so many amazing things but we can't win the war against cockroaches I have certainly squashed a few, don't blame me.! very interesting write as usual!
A former member wrote: interesting take on such a highly ridiculed insect...it needs its place in the spot-light also! it can even live w/o its head...thats quite a tough creature..nice poem :D