Black Poem by Kostas Lagos

Black

Rating: 5.0


Shadows seem dead
but there is life within

The serpent crawls
dark fire it breathes

Listen as the crows laugh
for this night shall stay

Tarantula's farewell
venomous kisses

Midnight's silent gaze
as the scorpion stings

Hide the moon
the wings of the bat

Forbid the stars to shine
echoes the owl's chant

Friday, April 29, 2022
Topic(s) of this poem: horror
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Bri Edwards 29 April 2022

Kostas, I kind of like this, but 'WHERE'S MY FLASHLIGHT! ! ? ? ' I once moved a tarantula, I'd found in New Mexico, several hundred feet in its native habitat, but later thought I may have moved it too far from its home. ; (

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Dr. M. Asim Nehal 29 April 2022

You described black with great metaphors and that's what make this poem very special. Full *****

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Bri Edwards 29 April 2022

'Tarantulas give some people the creeps because of their large, hairy bodies and legs. But these spiders are harmless to humans (except for a painful bite) , and their mild venom is weaker than a typical bee's

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Richard Wlodarski 30 April 2022

BLACK is the perfect title for this eerie poem. A darkly mysterious tone adds such great suspense. Love every single line!

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Doris Cornago 30 April 2022

Withoit darkness we cannot appreciate light. Having seen pettiness of some men, we long fir someone to make the change. When he comes we are sure, our prayers have been granted. But what's tge readin for this dark mood?

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Kim Barney 19 June 2024

Kostas, this is your most recent work, and it is from more than two years ago. Are you all right? Here's wishing the best for you.

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Kostas, dear friend, let us hope and pray for a refined tomorrow free fom the shadows of venomous creatures

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Sylvia Frances Chan 11 April 2023

I cite your two last lines, dear Kostas: 'Forbid the stars to shine echoes the owl's chant' Indeed BLACK. TOP Marks for this cute poem. I have enjoyed tremendously!

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Dennis Ryan 31 December 2022

Kostas, friend, how are you? I was away from poetry wring as you appear to be now.

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Roxanne Dubarry 30 April 2022

Because of evil darkness that lurks within the night! The moon does not shine but hides her lights!

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