Small Haunting Voice

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This is a poem I wrote and have incorporated
into my new book Tiny Bones In A Velvet Closet. The girl Sara in my book has a twin
sister that died when they were young.

Small Haunting Voice

A Small Haunting Voice

Small haunting voice in the night,
carry me to the edge.
This voice is terrifying to me,
shadows roaming, a child’s souls
that is dead.
Screaming, crying, rumbling in my head.

Keeping me hostage in this haunted house,
making me sad.
When the sun appears I’ll be so glad.
Waiting silently for the morning light.
Until I remember it’s just another night.

I lumber around in a sleepless walk all day.
Hoping that the night voice will stay away.
Fear embodies me as evening approaches
and darkness falls.
A small haunting voice comes from the closet
under the stairs in the halls.

This voice carries me to the edge of my mind.
“Go away,” I shout, “Go away, please be kind!”
“Leave me what’s left of this nighttime.”

“Who are you, why do you haunt me so?”
“Why do you weep?”
“I am in need of some sleep.”

But on and on this small haunting voice
cries through the night.
Carrying me to the edge until daylight.

Copyright © 2009 Susan Elaine Graves

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Bettysrainbow48 commented on Small Haunting Voice

11-03-2009

You know your poem is so true to life. It is sad. It crys out to me that children suffer so needlessly and hurt inside while no one hears their cry for help.untill it is to late. My husband and I worked for the state. I understand your poem. It breaks my heart to think so many children suffer. Susan in your line of work I can't even imagine what you must have seen. God bless people like you. God bless and protect our children.May others read your poem from your heart. Heart felt ,and so sad.

justastar2

11/03/2009

Thank you so much for the review and comments, I used this poem in my latest novel called "Tiny Bones In A Velvet Closet" which is in layout at my publishers now and goes to cover soon. It is about abducted and murdered children. Thanks again!

jademelissa74 commented on Small Haunting Voice

10-04-2009

Spooky! Perfect for a short Halloween story. You are an amazing writer. Great job!

justastar2

10/04/2009

Thank you so much for your kind words

MAFLongfellow commented on Small Haunting Voice

09-07-2009

YOUR POEM MAKES ME HAVE ALL SORTS OF IMAGINATIONS OF WHAT COMES NEXT. DON'T STOP.' GREAT WRITE, MARILYN

justastar2

09/07/2009

I realize I have some scary dreams but they tend to be great story lines.

In science one tries to tell people, in such a way as to be understood by everyone, something that no one ever knew before. But in poetry, it's the exact opposite.

Franz Kafka (1883-1924) Czech writer.

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