Monday, May 25, 2020

A RED GLOW


red glow
Alexander Calder, Sumac V. 1953.

A glow in the night
will lead me astray
from the moon’s light
to where I can’t say.

Bloody prints mark the way
to a small town on the shore.
At the end of the day,
we are at the devil’s door.

Time has no meaning or reason.
You can travel forward or back.
Death will follow with each season.
It is past time for me to pack.

THE DEAD GAME by Susanne Leist

HUMAN-VAMPIRE


1 Prey door banner

The passion of Dracula
results in an offspring.
Not a human.
Not a vampire.
But a human-vampire.
He lives in Oasis, Florida.
Read his story.
PREY FOR THE DEAD

Thursday, May 21, 2020

THE CLUB


disney club staircase

I go undercover with Todd & his men at The Club,
the members-only club at Disney World.
Is The Club a den for vampires?
Can I trust a hybrid to save our town?
PREY FOR THE DEAD by Susanne Leist

Monday, May 18, 2020

THERE IS NOTHING TO FEAR


1 Nothing to fear


You tell me there’s nothing to fear
since The Dead will soon be here.
Waves cascade to the shore.
I don’t believe The Dead lore.
No clouds dot the azure sky.
The seagulls squawk as they fly by.
Nothing can ruin this paradise.
Yet, cold fear runs through you like ice.
Now, the winds quicken their speed.
But still, I refuse to heed.
The sky darkens to black.
You yell for me to pack.
Then, one last glance at the trees
shows them falling to their knees.

THE DEAD GAME by Susanne Leist

Thursday, May 14, 2020

THE WOMAN IN THE SHADOWS

Woman in the Shadows

Each night a woman appears.
Her shadow floats across the dimly lit garden.
The wind whistles in her wake.
One night, she doesn’t appear.
What happened to her?
I still wait.

BENEATH THE TREE

Beneath the tree

The tree appears dark and looming.
It could use some proper grooming.

I want to take a walk between its legs,
growing tall from the ground like giant pegs.

By its rules, we must strictly abide.
Imagine the secrets it must hide.

Come walk with me in its dark shade.
Through the fallen leaves we will wade.

A canopy of leaves above our heads
As we fall asleep in our leafy beds.

RUN LIKE THE WIND


wolves

Do not come near.
I see it here.
The evil comes to town.
Don’t wear a big frown.
You must leave right away.
The Dead have come to stay.
No one will be left alive.
A death for those who arrive.
Blood will rule the day.
Leave, you cannot stay.
In a town slated for death,
Do not stop and take a breath.
Run now like the wind to safety.
Make sure your retreat is hasty.
I have come to warn you.
They are coming for you.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

BUBBLES OF FLOWERS


bubbles of flowers
Source: m1nd5c4p3

Picture a flower growing from the sea.
Can there be a prettier sight to see?

Bubbles of flowers float ashore.
Close your eyes and open that door.

This is what I need for today.
Pastel colors to soothe my stay.

Pinks and blues mix well together.
I can look at them forever.