Dripping like syrup
within the thickening mist…
The oppression closes in
with sickening tendrils
each one colder than the one before…
—-
despite the call of the wilderness,
the black road carves
its silken path through
woods where all manner of dank things
slink and roam under
cover of night…
Glinting in the moonlight and
snapping their lantern jaws
with a ravenous hunger born
from deep within…
—-
In a world where evil is present,
and safety is indifferent at best…
the choice remains a true bitter pill…
——
to sell your soul to the ghosts of the street?
Or to plunge into the warmth of the trees…
where few have gone and even fewer
have returned…
—–
whatever your decision….
the black road will continue
to beckon…
and invite…
to tempt…
and cajole…
until the end
of time…
——-
David L. Whitman 09/02/2012 from the center lane…
Thoughts from the Outdoors 
Welcome back. Your talented craft was surely missed. Your first poem is great as always. :))
Thank you, Kim…I’ve taken a lot of photos, and was hoping to match a few with words!
I’d go down that road. 🙂
I’m glad you liked it!
Oh how i missed you David!
Lol. I assume that means you liked it…good to see you too Archana
Yeah i liked the poem, and the fact that you’re back!
Yeah i liked the poem, and the fact that you’re back!
Well, I’m truly honored!
David ….
like crickets, like sleeping grass, wonderful to see you back.
Ahhhh crickets….sometimes they can be a bit loud lol
and so is my clap. Thank you for one of the many things you do beautifully, write…..
well…thank you for the loud clap…i do appreciate!
You’re out of the bat cave I see. I’d hire a matching band to welcome you back. Or maybe I should just tell the 4 men carry you on that gurney thing after I’m done being Cleopatra.
Well this is an honor. Welcome Cleopatra…uh is that an asp? Lol
My pet asp! Lol
hmmmmm…pet deposit then lol
Oh – first — what a riveting piece of poetry David! OK – I choose to “plunge into the warmth of the trees”. Would never want to sell my soul to street ghosts!! 🙂
What an amazing poem and image you return to the blogsphere with. Gave me chills!
Very happy you have returned… think of you often and hope all is well my friend ~ Much Love, Robyn
I’m glad you liked it! How have you been Robyn Lee?
My “stuff” has progressed. I’m still not selling my soul though – promise! Really great to see your smiling avitar David!! Hope your summer was fulfilling and lots of picture taking that was fun for you!
Glad your soul shall remain intact!! Well it was a roller coaster summer but back in school now
Welcome back! Where have you been?
Just an extended vacation…Good to write again though!
Lovely deep writing as always, creeping into our minds with great rich images…loved it. Welcome back! {a warm happy smile}
Its good to be back, thank you!
Sinister and chilling – a great poem – conveys the feeling and imagery superbly!
fuzzy photo from dawn really made this! thank you Alex