By Meg Sorick
Silence descends in the forest
At the snap of twigs beneath boots
The burden grows ever more heavy
While carefully avoiding tree roots
This menial task is performed
Under deepest cover of night
With great exertion and haste
The toiler must keep out of sight
As milky eyes stare up blankly
And porcelain skin seems to glow
Cool flesh, ragged nails and torn clothing
Beneath the loamy soil, sink low
Then with the deed finally done
Straighten up, breathe deep and be brave
Leave the girl’s corpse to rot slowly
In her exclusive woodland grave
Inspired by the illustration of Harry Clarke for Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allen Poe.
Very creepy! Very rhythmic too.
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Thank you! I read it out loud a few times to get the rhythm just so.
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Poetry should be read aloud: it’s the best (and some would say) the only way.
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Ooh so creepy!! Well done!
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Thank you! 😀
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How macabre. Wonderful work Meg. I always think of you as a story writer so it’s nice to see your poetry
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Thank you! I appreciate that very much. And my dark is better than my light when it comes to poetry, I think. It’s definitely more fun to write…
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I’m rubbing off on you! This is my kind of poem.
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I thought you’d like it!
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Such a beautiful poem. Love, love, love your blog.
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Thank you!
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Wonderfully creepy
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Ha, yes! Thank you!
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Love the creepy atmosphere of this one, and the contrast of the language – menial task – with the reality. Great work!
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Thanks, Al! Appreciate that!
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You mean rhyming poems still exist?
Horrendously good.
Both line and spine tingling.
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I have trouble composing poetry that doesn’t rhyme. I can’t figure out how to structure it… I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you!
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Love the haunting matter-of-factness if this, Meg. It pairs wonderfully with the art piece as well.
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Thank you. The illustrations in this book are grotesque and fascinating! I have my grandfather’s copy and I hadn’t looked at it in a while. More to come from this!
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Sweet! I love old books and those passed on from loved ones are even better. Can’t wait!
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Creepy and gorey – so many question to come before and after Meg.
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Thanks, Simon! Sometimes creepy and gory is fun to write! 🙂 Don’t worry, I’m not burying bodies in the back yard!
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Perish the thought – I can see how you can have a lot of writing fun with it!
I hope you had a good weekend!
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Thanks Simon, it was pretty good. Not nearly as relaxing as I’d hoped. Summer weekends are packed!
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They are a bit busy aren’t they? It’s cramming it all in before winter comes again eh?
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Yes, exactly! How are you? Are you off from work now until you start your new job?
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No, I have to work through August. But I have some time off
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Ok, good. I hope you get to relax and enjoy it! xo
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Me too… Lol
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May I just say, eww? And nicely done!
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*evil laugh* Thank you!
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Too much time talking to Kevin!
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Oh he’d love to take credit for being a bad influence on me… 😀
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Knowing Kevin, he will anyway!
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Exactly! 😀
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🙂
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Macabre and brilliant, it has the right Poe tone.
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Ah, thank you! You’ve made my day!
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It’s very Poe like
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I’m slowly perusing these gruesome illustrations. They’re as amazing and terrifying as I remember. The book is rather dank and musty smelling though. I’m probably poisoning myself.
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A tune decadent death
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Deep, dark, and deliciously wonderful!
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Thanks Elizabeth! 😈
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Devil horns! Feisty Meg gets a thumbs up too!
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Hehehe!
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Excellent poem! And it wasn’t until the end as I slowly scrolled down the image, thinking “oh that’s really pret–ack! Corpse-dragging!” Haha, caught me by surprise. Although, it probably shouldn’t’ have! 😉
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This illustrated book of Poe is gruesome but fascinating. I’ll probably post more of them. Glad you liked the poem! 😊
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It is wonderful when an image or soemthingwe see can inspire us to write. This was creepy and good.
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Thanks, Drew! I’m going to post more of these illustrations- they are so gruesome and yet fascinating!
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I searched through all your great post, but can’t find a less crowded one. They’re full of likes and precious comments.
I need an empty place to choke you😜
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Hahahaha! How do you like this poem? It’s full of horror, that should please you.
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Everything related to horror satisfies me, especially if they are from you! You, the brilliant writer, and the strong choker.😍
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Oh thank you! 😀
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May I ask where I you from?
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I live near Philadelphia, USA. How about you?
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Can you guess it from my name?
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I would guess the Middle East, but the world is a much smaller place than ever before. For all I know, you could be my neighbor!
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I’m from Iran.😊
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So it is already evening there. 🙂
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Yes. 8:18 p.m. it’s noon there.
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Yes! Well I hope you enjoy your evening, I’m going to go outside and enjoy the day!
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I really love your profile pic.😍
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Thank you, Amir that’s very sweet of you
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I can imagine you, wearing smart black dress, nylon stockings and a pair of high heels in this pic😃
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Oh, not quite that dressed up I’m afraid! 😀 I was wearing capris and sandals!
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Cool!😍 But I die for high heels and stockings. You’ll be awesome with them.
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Thank you!
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No problem! I want to tell you a secret.
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Ok?
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I afraid you may think I’m mad.
But since childhood I was obsessed with women’s legs and feet.😞
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Lots of men are like that. It’s not mad!
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Thank you😊That’s why I talked about stockings and feet with you.
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I figured!
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Oh, really?
I’m so embarrassed. 😞
But I’m sure your feet are perfect.😊
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Haha! Don’t be! 😃 My feet are ok!
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You’re an angel❤ You paint your toes?
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I do!
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I can’t stop thinking about them. I want them:-P
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I’m sorry, Amir, they’re already taken! But thank you! 😃
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Noo!😃
Just a quick kiss? Plz😖
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😘 there you go!
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Mmm💋 love you
You’re amazing, Meg.
Thanks for everything!
My kisses to your feet.😃
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😊
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Hope we are still friends.
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Most definitely! 😍
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Thanks, my lady😊
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You’re welcome, dear sir!
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Take care and have a wonderful weekend😘
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Came to it late, but better late than never! Spookily lovely.
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Oh wonderful! Thank you!
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