An Unholy Rite
I am happy to offer something just a touch darker at the request of my friend and fellow writer Rain Alchemist. You can read his poetic art on his blog HERE.
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Black wax drips like sticky tar
Fire demons dance at their tips
Hopes are burnt to ashen char
As evil words leave eviler lips
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Upon the floor in blood is stained
A youth given in sacrifice
To bring the Dark unrestrained
At the cost of a petty life
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In the dim light of devil’s lair
The ancient arts are reborn
Sanctified in bone and hair
A covenant of soul is sworn
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The silence summons the dead
As the contract is unfurled
Inked in the blood that was shed
To bring the fallen to the world
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As smoke fills the rancid room
There is heard the mournful cries
As the world meets its final doom
Before the bloody signature dries
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
Thanks a lot, Brad for fulfilling my request and posting dark poetry, with your consistency in poetry writing and the versatility to write on any topic, I know there are many more waiting to be unveiled. Thanks for also highlighting my work in your blog, it’s an honour to be there in even a single post of your as I have always considered you an inspiration and a great friend.
This piece is so fantastically written, a summoning for an ancient evil with blood sacrifice. Inspires me to gear up and write some myself for the spooky season. I absolutely admire your work and want to thank you deeply for all the support you have given me. Take care, my friend .
It is my pleasure and I appreciate your friendship and support just the same. I hope it will inspire you to create some of your own magic for the season!
Thanks Brad 🙂
Yes! I love it
Thanks Harley!
Wow! Loved it! Great work Brad! I love…in a twisted way…the dark side, but from a distant…
Thanks, my friend!
My pleasure my friend.
Well done my friend. It seems you truly can write about anything and do it well. I am like Francisco I keep the scary stuff at a safe distance. You paint a graphic pictures here Brad with your creativity. Have a blessed day my friend. Love ❤️ to you from North Carolina. Jonikins
Thank you, Jonikins! As a Taoist, I believe all light holds a bit of darkness and all darkness a bit of light. Have a great weekend! Much love!
So very true my friend. I am an excellent example of that truth. Having grown up the way I did, well let’s just say, I too, believe those words. There is no doubt the darkness does exist. Sending you love as well my special friend and also gratitude for your kindness always Brad. A true gentleman. 🤗💕Love Jonikins
Excellent piece Brad… Darkness could inspire us.
Sending you the rays of an entire sun today.
xoxo
G.
Thank you, Gabriela! Sending you much love in return! 💖
❤️❤️❤️
Love this!! 💕
Thank you, Omowunmi!
you are correct, this one did go a bit darker…
the darkness makes us appreciate the light even more…
Thanks, Jim! I appreciate all your support!