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lou
lou

Gothic Midnight

Dark lord of mysterious night
Gothic midnight lathario
prowling the murky streets
black cloak held against the cold

Ladies of ill repute
pick pockets and vagabonds
skulk in the shadows

Gas lit window
sweet innocence resides
seductive wickedness
teeth flash , scent of  passion enthralls
 
Orgasmic power surges through his veins
as he drains the life force from her
the bell tolls mythic, fiend of doom takes flight
into the misty morn

— lou, May 30, 2010

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: West London, GBR

Favorite Poets: Pablo Neruda , Jack Kerouac, Alan Ginsberg, D.H Lawrence, Jim Morrison's lyrics,

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Critiques

hobo

hobo

16 years ago

I think

I think that is how he feels. I can feel the surge of lust running through his blood in your words, very nice write my friend, very nice
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poewriter58

16 years ago

Lou

Something is missing , perhaps not enough mystery , you've shown your cards to soon. At the start it sounded like Jack The Ripper but he became a vampire lol how did this happen Perhap a little tweaking here and there would spice it up some Chrys
lou

lou

16 years ago

Hi

I saw your point , and have re-written the poem. lou xx
Candlewitch

Candlewitch

16 years ago

Hi Lou

I am with Chrys and her comment. I am a big fan of vampires and Jack the Ripper and I write about both in my "Eddy Styx" poems. So I did enjoy this piece. Always, Cat
xena465

xena465

16 years ago

Dark Lou

I enjoyed this...dark is good...keeps us on our toes. Rosina xena465
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poewriter58

16 years ago

Lou

How delicious this revision is. I would like to see you continue with the Jack The Ripper one Chrys
lou

lou

16 years ago

Chrys

Thank you so much , im starting a series of vampire poems, but i will consider The Ripper angle. love lou xx
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Dalton

16 years ago

Dear Lou

I like this one it's of the nature of another neopoet Kelsey Dies, though you style is very different. it sounds as if its about Jack the Ripper, though toward the end as if he is drinking her blood rather than slitting her throat. I enjoyed it though it was very dark, it was enthralling and the use of language was good. all i would change from the first stanza: the ladies of ill repute. I would remove the first "the" just put ladies of ill repute. other than that I wouldn't change a thing. hope that's clear. I see we are buddies now, write to me if you like. john this one certainly has the feel of the nineteenth century. not sure when bad Jack lived.
Geezer

Geezer

16 years ago

Gothic Midnight...

Great stuff, but your inadverdent rhyming throws it off a bit. Either rework it, so that it rhymes all the way through, or do away with rhyming all together. The title is good. Maybe tighten up the horrific line, by getting rid of the word [is] and just say: The horrific creature at her side. The logic is good all the way through, and the pacing is steady. A couple of spelling errors: 1] [W]rapped 2]enthrals needs another [L] I look forward to seeing more of this. ~ Love ya, ~ Gee
lou

lou

16 years ago

Dear Gee

Thanks I will look at it again love lou xx
Beauregard

Beauregard

16 years ago

Kelsey approves :)

My favorite story of them all, one that has enraptured my life for the past twelve of my seventeen years. Everyone has offered some great suggestions, too. The update with the rewrite was really good. "Ladies of ill repute", wicked euphemism there! Perfect for the poem and time period! Kelsey
lou

lou

16 years ago

Kelsey

I'm pleased you approve. lou xx