The sun rose dazzling
in colors of fire as it
set her skin aflame.
*Inspired by the novel, Carmilla, written in 1872 by Joseph Le Fanu, which was the very first vampire thriller.
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Poet Rummager 
Ouch!
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Yeah, I think it hurt quite a bit, but her soul is now at peace. No more biting. 🙂
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Wow! That’s awesome — my hand; however, usually has welts and peeling skin after I touch my soul. Do you think that’s a bad thing??
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No it means you are in the advance stages of burning lol
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Oh, okay… whew! For a moment there, I was worried. 😀
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lol
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[…] learned something new from Poet Rummager about Carmilla! < […]
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Never knew that! A million thanks!
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No problem! It was an amazing find for me, too. 🙂
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You didn’t know that either? I was thinking why it was not famous as Bram Stoker then ah ha! Because the vampire is a woman?
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Not only was she a woman, she was a lesbian, as well. So, during the 1870’s, I doubt Carmilla was highly regarded! 😦
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AH! But very sure men and women secretly liked it!
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I know I enjoyed reading it! Lol. It’s very subtle but quite fascinating; given the year it was published. 😊
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I see! Cool!
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What an awful way to go…
Enjoyed.
PS.
I thought Bram Stoker was the first!
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“Carmilla” predates Stoker’s novel by 26 years. She was a lesbian vampire, too, whose victims were all females, so you have nothing to worry about tonight, Alan 😀
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LOL.
How could Mr Stoker top that?
😊
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Vivid pictures elicited within 17 syllables. Absolutely amazing. Well done.
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Thank you, Dr. J!!! I was just telling Alan that Carmilla was a vampire who preferred females, so more vivid pictures for your mind to ponder. 🙂
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Incredible, in this day and this time we have taught those existing (can’t say “living”) in the world of immortality that gender discrimination is ok. Next, they’ll quit sucking the blood (important source of nutritional value for them) and start eating fast food! Do they not have it hard enough? (LOL)
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Also, the novel was written in 1872, so what a pioneer the author, Le Fanu was!
Hey, I’m actually just finishing commenting on your post on obesity! Stop reading my mind!! lol
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I was born on the 5th
Does that mean I am a vampire too
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Sorry! I think I’m slow today. I don’t quite understand your comment?
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I never heard of Carmilla, but I have a strong suspicion there were other vampire stories we never heard of. The author could have siphoned inspiration from somewhere — however — I’m also willing to believe he didn’t. But he most likely did. Vampirism dates back to at least the Middle Ages:http://www.science20.com/scientist/blog/plague_and_vampirism_middle_ages-113365
Take note of Martin Bohm’s quote at beginning of the article…very delightful! \”/
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Fascinating! Those females smacking their mouths in their graves — how scary and disturbing!! You find the most interesting facts. Thank you… I wish it were night, so the reading of your article would have been even more frightful 😀 xo
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Shame about her face spontaneously igniting like that. Perhaps there’s a cream.
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Hmm… or a special bag for her face? 😉
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Yes, bags are good. Probably not a paper one like mine, though.
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https://juststuffifoundontheinternet.wordpress.com/2016/02/14/letting-you-all/
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Awwww, I’m melting! I like the Japanese sign language for love with the bird symbol. Thank you, my darling T. 💋 ❤
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You might want to check your spam folder, you got a comment from me awaiting moderation.
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