"my dark disturbing ways"

By haunted


i planted dead and dying trees
i stole clippings from a yard
decaying leaves of ash
spreading all that they discard

i spray my grass with killers
even addicts would refuse
shrubs are full of spiders
all of them recluse

i feed the fattest rats
cat food from a plate
feral cats think they are safe...
i always find them much to late

im meticulous and tidy
i collect the falling dust
silverware soaked in water
so beautiful when they rust

i never wash the windows
a misty natural tint 
burning leaves my potpourri
a little dope is but a hint

daddy long legs always thrive
my air like insecticide
and all my creepy crawlies
in fine formaldehyde

my collections are quite rare
like unbathed belly button lint
deceased victorian hair
a century ago and mint

but, i think what's really cozy
is my dark disturbing way
you should come to me and visit
where my dark is on display

you'd think my name was addams
but, it's only mr. todd
i think it fits me perfect
drop the T and i am odd

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Copyright 2018 haunted
Published on Thursday, May 17, 2018.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • MorganaRose On Sunday, January 27, 2019, MorganaRose (75)By person wrote:

    If only we all could accept our dark ways as poetically as you have. I thoroughly enjoyed this....Mr Todd.

  • A former member wrote: Lol! Would love to come over, sounds like ya got a nice place there!

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