White Noise

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Paranormal, beyond the realm of the way –
Spirits locked and left away.
Anonymously. Tempted to take your breath away,
So beware - your screams may fill the void.
The phenomenon known as white noise.
 
Never identified and never explained,
Ghostly entities never tamed.
Hear the claims of rattling chains, the rain,
Voice of many waters hidden in the grain.
Calling your name, crackling in the backdrop.
Chills run like currents at spots; hold that thought …
Something’s not right; watched at every angle
Dim the candle. Listen to the turnings of a door handle
You can feel your nerves rattling; your body’s battling
Trying to distinguish between reality and illusion
It’s actually an infusion; a cocktail of dread and debacle
A portal to the other side; the under side
Where darkness thrives; lies sleep deprived
At your very side ready to strike
Grab you by your ankles and drag you feet first 
Stay silent.  Stay on your toes. Prepare for the worst
Hear the banging, spooked to your core; rush to the door
You try to escape, but the shadows corner your every turn
Laughing because you didn’t learn – never mess with the dead
Grab you by your throat; the pockets of your coat
Going blind as you’re taken to the endless depths
So go ahead and scream; you’ll only lose your voice
Converted to a common casualty known as white noise
 
Paranormal, beyond the realm of the way
Spirits locked and left away
Anonymously tempted to take your breath away
So beware - your screams may fill the void
The phenomenon known as white noise
 
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Written by Thorne McFarlane

 

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