Unwanted Guest
He arrives uninvited,
stays for far too long,
threatens every respite
with the worst of wrong,
torments then withdraws,
tantalises with false hope,
returns re-inforced
ever-present in the shadows
waiting to enforce dominion.
Blatant power triumphs
and only then departs,
leaves reluctant hosts bereft.
The prompt at http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/poetic-asides is to write a visitor poem. Also posted at http://wewritepoems.wordpress.com/
Vivinfrance's Blog 
That particular guest has visited a couple of times lately – first, a great-uncle (who was a great uncle) passed away a couple of weeks ago. We had a real New Orleans jazz funeral for him, even though we weren’t in NOLA. It was the most fun I ever had at a funeral.
Then last week, a member of my church passed suddenly. We were all in shock; his health, as far as anyone knew, was good. We’re having a tribute service for him at church on the 15th, as his family wanted it.
So yes, I definitely “get” this poem. Well written, Viv.
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An eerie poem, Viv. It is about death, right? Or am I way off base?
Pamela
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Yup. I wanted to make it (for me) elliptical, to see if I could!
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I know that feeling “bereft”..
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Love this…brings back unfond memories ☺.
Peace,
Siggi in Downeast Maine
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how very dark, Viv. Darkly good.
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haha. you take a very serious look at the unwanted guests. most people make this topic into a joke.
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Oo i just had one of those visits, except for the bereft bit!! c
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Did you spy the tag?
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I needed the tag to guess who it was.
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