In the Dark

by Jacki   Sep 27, 2004


On top the building he sat.
Waiting, Watching for the
perfect moment when he
will begin his attack.
Women walk by down below.
Going about there business
unaware of the events that
had just taken place moments ago.

He sits counting the prey,
one by one he swoops down
and grabs the victims that
are unsuspecting of any follow play.

Nobody understands where the
people in Johnstown are going?
Seems people are disappearing
and the police have no leads.
Women, children, and men
they all end up on posters
thrown about the city.

But he waits there night after night.
Even with the new curfew placed upon
the town; he watches and Waites.
Counts down one by one the next
victims that will fall victim to his
hunger.

Perched High above the building
they can not see he turns to stone.
They can not see the gargoyle
waiting, watching for them to
walk by at the perfect moment
so he can swoop down and feed
his hunger.

Nobody will ever know, and nobody
will ever understand that murder
in Johnstown always ends up turning
to stone.

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  • 19 years ago

    by Robert

    it seemed abit choppy for me but I like the imagination in it you are creative I will give you that well will look at abit more of your work here

  • 19 years ago

    by *Elizabeth*

    oh..cool poem!!! never read anything like it! very good!

  • 19 years ago

    by scott Eason

    i like that it was neat i will agree the catch of it was cool to not to many people that can do that you should check my the werewolf and the vampire out

  • 19 years ago

    by Timothy

    This was good, i thought of two things immediately. one was that it made me think of the movie Jeepers Creepers until you said Gargoyle, and two: my poem: Socialite or Parasite? it's short. Please read it.
    The third to last line, did you mean murderER?

  • 19 years ago

    by Bryce Ellner

    Hey, just wanted to say Hi since I havent seen ya in a while. Looks like you're still writing on strong, this ones a good one. Sorry this is the only poem I can comment on, I barley have enough time to do that. Well anyway, dont lose your poetic touch while I'm away now, I expect to see some wicked new ones when I come back ;). Take care

    --Bryce~
    "May darkness be thy sweet serenity forevermore."

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