The Banshee Cries
I split the night, I know
I want to
Further chaos into silent
Human sleep
I have neither quiet
Nor rest
Why should you?
And when my piercing
Work is done
And I’ve coursed through
Your family
I’ll come for you
You won’t see though
You will hear
And maybe at last
Listen
Too late to fix your
Prophecy
That’s done:
And you will come with me
To a place
Where hellish noise is
All you know
You,
Betraying man
Who spoke
Curses in love
I prefer Christopher in conversation. In writing, I use C L Couch because it’s a genderless form of my name and, frankly, easier—I have severe writer’s cramp. I mean to be a poet writing spiritual and occasional verse. The photographs used permanently here—for the banner, for my profile—were taken by Debra Danielson, a photographer and friend. You may enjoy more of her work at debra.danielson.org. If you would credit me when quoting my work, I'd be thankful. As I am thankful for your presence here.
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October 2, 2016 at 10:55 am
oh geez. i got goosebumps, brother. this is… haunting and eerie! deep and dark!
October 2, 2016 at 3:14 pm
Me too, I get goosebumps too! 🙂
October 2, 2016 at 4:03 pm
I’m thrilled. Thank you! I have to admit that the banshee is scary for me as well.
October 2, 2016 at 4:10 pm
🙂 ❤
October 2, 2016 at 11:34 pm
❤
October 2, 2016 at 4:01 pm
Sister, I’m so gratified by your response!
October 2, 2016 at 11:38 pm
awwww. you’re welcome. i am just being honest. 😉
October 5, 2016 at 8:30 pm
Interesting POV, this Banshee a woman, whose lover betrayed her. Now she is taking her revenge with her awful scream believing his love was just curses. I’m sure he deserves, yet I feel bad for him. She seems like quite a scary banshee. I love how your poems have been about these old myths.
October 5, 2016 at 9:29 pm
I’m delighted you like the myths, Amanda! Banshees have scared me since I encountered a depiction of one, while a child. In the legends they’re female, and I thought I’d work with betrayal as an added impetus and theme. I appreciate your having sympathy for the man!