The Sea's Lover

The sea dashes across the rocks
Like an anxious suitor waiting
To caress his loves raven locks

Like a shrill melody it sings
To it's lover a lullaby
With a tune carried by birds wings

Echoing from the distant shore
Crying out from the ocean depths
Penetrating the land once more

Suddenly tranquil like a lover
Satisfied by the nights passion
Quietly it rests under cover

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Winter Fantasy

Some experts say winter makes us sad

Days are shorter, sulight not as bright

But there is a truism, I might add

Despite short days, I love the night

To watch the moon reflect through trees

And count footprints in newly fallen snow

Feeling a chill with each passing breeze

Imagining I was playing down below

Feeling silky snow beneath my feet

Making tracks anyone can follow

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The Misanthropic Vamp

Among the hidden, destitute and darker elements

Patiently awaiting her next blood meal

A creature scorned for centuries by the light..

Dares not love those that she needs to survive

She needs no distractions from her nightly hunt

Her bitterness oozing like a festering open sore

For all mankind and their social maladies manifested

In their hatred, greed, disgust, prejudice and sickness

As she draws their life blood into her very being

She renders her justice upon the snivering hords

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