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Nosferatu

There is a sort of darkness in me
That has lived in my heart
I have lived on the outside
Looking in and feeling apart
I feel that I have had to keep paying
Constantly atoning for my sins
Perhaps it is best
That nobody remembers my name
Because I am not sure if it was offered
I could come here again

*****

It was getting dark at the end of this November afternoon, just after 5, so I thought I had better head back to the car. On my way back through the churchyard, I took a shortcut through the yew trees, bending low to avoid the hanging branches. When I looked up I saw this gravestone set apart a little from the main area of gravestones. It caught my attention, as it looked as though it was watching the others.

I took the shot, not really expecting it to come out, as it was so dark.

Gravestones do not always tell their secrets, but this one sent a chill up my spine. I decided not to hang around any longer.

But later I wrote the poem, as I couldn’t get it out of my head.

I have paired this work with Hans Zimmer’s “Science and Religion” from the film “Angels and Demons”, as it seemed to fit the mood perfectly…

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TQHDdurDds

And if you would like to see more of my work, have a look at my website at:

www.shelleyturnerpoetpix.com

Taken on: November 21, 2019

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