Photo by Graham A Stephen (http://geotopoi.wordpress.com)
He knocked on my door the other night –
smiling, yet there wasn’t light in his eyes.
I poured him a glass of wine.
Our fingers brushed – he was cold to the touch.
He played with my hair and stared intently.
Listen, there’s no way of saying this gently.
Gulping down the wine, I prayed to be brave –
listening to all the things he had to say.
He leaned in close; I could smell his cologne.
All night I’ve thought of you being here alone.
Wrapping his arms around me; there was no escape.
His breath was like the Arctic wind in my face.
It’s time to leave this place and be with me.
I’ll hold your hand through this dismal journey.
I’m not going anywhere. I shook my head; pushing away.
His grip tightened. The room spun and started to sway.
Holding me close, his lips met mine.
My heart stilled, and I felt strangely calm.
Have we ever met? Who are you? I asked.
His eyes roved over me possessively.
Most people like to call me “Death.”
Photograph by Graham A Stephen (Click here to visit and follow his blog). ❤
Poet Rummager 
Wow ! That was quite a climax !
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Ah, you felt it! Thank you so much 🙂
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Interesting twist
Great piece
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Thank you Sheldon! That means a lot ❤
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Compelling!
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Thank you! 🎈🎉🎏
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Devouring. 👍
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Thank you.
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Aptly named. Certainly gave me chills.
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Chilly Oggy! 💭❄️🌀⛄️🌁
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Just chillin’. Like a villian. With a gold tooth fillin’. (I don’t have a gold tooth filling. The rest is true.)
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Aw shucks! No gold tooth filling?! Well, you are a villain so I guess I’ll still keep you💖
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You’ll have to. Someone needs to look after the strays. (I have perfect teeth.) 🙂
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I hope they’re at least sharp 😬 I like it to hurt when I’m bitten😊
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People think I file my canines down to look like a vampire, but that’s just the way they are. As an aside, you scare me. 🙂
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😋
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Chilling… Where’s the happy ending?😉 Always wonderful to read Rose. You’re full of surprises. I can never guess the end of your beginning. Wishing you love,peace and happiness …
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Happy ending? What’s that??😈 Thanks Deanne! 😘🎈🎏🍀🍷
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Oh my, deep , sensitive, surprising , and very beautiful as well.
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Thank you! 💐
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Absolutely loved this piece Rose. 😎
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Thank you, my dearest dark friend. 😘
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Amazing, Rose. This is one of my favorites poems of you : )
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Oh, it touches me that you have a favorite poem of mine! I’m blushing. ☺️ Thanks Francis. xo
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That’s fair, your poems make me blush too 0///0 😉
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That was sensational. My mind was racing in different directions trying to figure who this soul belonged to. I searched the gamut from Frosty, The Snowman to a lost drifter. Never did I see death at the door. You make death and fear BOTH attractive and passionate. Not an easy undertaking! Unbelievable! 🙂
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You have the most physical imagery…
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“It’s time to leave this place and be with me.
I’ll hold your hand through this dismal journey.” Ha ha. I knew what was coming when I read those lines! Great piece though.
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Thank you!
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Well done, my friend. A pitch perfect tale of ‘when it’s your time to go, it’s your time to go.’ Must have been the salmon.*
* a little nod to Monty Python to lighten the mood.
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Haha! Thanks Doug 🙂
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What a great ending! Anybody knocks on my door at night, I’m not answering it.
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Thanks darling!! Ha! I’ll ring the doorbell instead 🙂
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Oh, is there no end to Death’s cunning ploys?
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I knew it was Death!
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That’s freaking awesome rose
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i feel it can make the goose pumps 😛
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