Did you feel that chill creep past us in the midnight air?
Most likely a lost soul wandering with a cold glazed-over stare.
Hold onto my arm if you feel a bit scared, and come near. That soul won't be bothering us, you have nothing to fear.
They are just searching for something a soul needs to move on. Sometimes its forgiveness from a loved one, or a sin they committed that must be somehow undone.
We're not the only ones out here tonight, we never walk these streets alone. There are many wandering souls among us, we just choose to ignore them, too busy staring down at our phone.
Which brings me to this news I must share with you now. This is the location fives ago that I was struck down.
Sadly I died that night, but unfinished business kept me here, and denied me from entering the tunnel of bright light.
You see I never helped anyone when I was alive. A selfish soul who cared for no one but themself, a life loved deprived.
But tonight I succeeded and its all thanks to you. Tonight you were lonely with nothing to do.
So I provided you comfort and company for a short bit. But now I must leave you, because I am dead.
Constantine 2023
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In Shadows They Hide - Poetry Devoted to Darkness and Fear
HorrorA collection of dark poems relating to Darkness, Fear and the Unexplained in attempts to thrill you! I hope you enjoy reading this as much as I enjoyed conjuring!
