Oh monstrous fate I must embrace,
there was no other course to take.
All warmth had left without a trace.
No heart beat in my chest to break.
The possession of a master dark
a mere puppet on his bloody string
of compassion left not one spark
I am but an insidious undead thing .
Around my neck a crucifix worn
since I was a little child of three.
While in flight from my neck torn
he had cast it below far from me.
Every tatter of god from me gone
this ancient coffin my only home.
He held me fast against his chest
as face to face we finally slept.
Not the faintest beating in my breast
all my vain tears had been wept.
And I knew in this unnatural sleep
would be the only rest I’d ever find.
No use to mourn or endeavor to weep
all my humanity must be left behind .
No sweetness of dreams to ease the rift
between the existence of living and dead.
No prayers unspeakable burden to lift.
No pleasant distractions in my head.
Only the cold fetid breath we share
his gaunt fingers entwined in my hair.
Belle,
"...an insidious undead thing" certainly sets mood and tone in this return to the journals. Dark and sad and chilling and so very well written, you know exactly how to handle this and the impact is has on the reader.
Only through Lisette's Journal do we learn about some of the mysteries of the night, as seen by her...vivid and oh so intriguing!
Well penned, La Belle
Carole~
Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on September 20, 2009
Oh my this is great writing sweet lady....stay safe and well..Hugss
My Zombie Bride, you don't need to be sad as you go around my dungeon gardens plucking blossomed sorrows with pain thorns cos i will be always your fetid one, the one that entwines his gaunt fingers in your unwashed and tangled hair!!!
WOW....A FANTASTIC WORK...ALL ASPECTS OF POETICAL ELEMENTS ARE PRESENTED AND SUPPORTED SOLIDLY. WELL DONE! THANKS FOR SHARING AND GOD BLESS YOU. JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS
An almost bittersweet acceptance of what seemed to be preordained destiny. sometimes fate is inescapable
hugs
fee
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on September 19, 2009
And the adventure is underway. I liked the sonnet style for the telling of this story. The verses deepened Lisette's plight as she comes to understand that whatever was before now, it is no longer and she is fated for the living dead. It seems she is trying to make peace with reality, or rather unreality. Good.
WEIRD RHODY is a short story collection featuring five strange tales all set in Rhode Island and written by five Rhode Island authors. The anthology is a tribute to H.P. Lovecraft, the Ocean State's famed author of pulp horror.
"...an insidious undead thing" certainly sets mood and tone in this return to the journals. Dark and sad and chilling and so very well written, you know exactly how to handle this and the impact is has on the reader.
John
Well penned, La Belle
Carole~
EDvard Nosferatu Incubus
hugs
fee
" ... every tatter of god from me gone ..."
Excellent write.
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D