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The Night
It reaches out,
It moves about,
While staying in.
And sitting, standing still.
Oh, the terror of it’s darkness
It gobbles up all within it
Devouring every creature
That wanders about within
It comes in an instant,
And suddenly is upon
All, from man to ant
It lingers for a while,
And just as soon is gone
An owl lurks upon a limb,
Hiding under its protective cover
No rodent here can see him
He swoops down, no time to hover
The Night stretches forth his hand
To feed the creatures called his friends.
Now he flies across the land
The night shall never end.
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Actually, anyone who is a fan of Doctor Who knows that fear of the dark is, in fact, not an irrational fear. We actually don't fear the dark, but creatures that immitate the dark- the Vashta Nerada, the piranas of the air. Swarms of microbial carnivorous creatures that eat pouns of flesh nearly instantly. Oh, and did I mention that no one knows how to stop them?
Anyways, thanks for the review. :)
Interesting poem! I do feel like you're not quite tasting what you're reaching out for.
Something to think about...when I think of night, I think of dark, and along with dark the unknown. Humans are most afraid of what they do not understand--this is why many are afraid of the dark.
why don't you talk to me and i will give u more reasons of why not :P
aaaaannnnnddddd, look up the definition of dork while ur at it - _ -
your welcome =)
{I'm such a dork.....hehehe}
I very much like this poem, i like how it makes the night seem like a living creatuer. As a point of improvement i might discribe the owl as being something like 'king of the night' to make his image more powerful, and perhaps more intimidating.
I really like this poem, keep up the good work!
Hey! For once we agree on something :D
just keep thinking about it.....something is bound to work sooner or later