Let Me Introduce Myself Poem by Papillion Hejduk

I am a stranger, un-welcomed by many, but know by all
I’m not short in stature; some might even call me tall
Some never know I’m there, until my fragrance catch’s their attention
Most would never even tell a soul, I’m never to be mentioned

My long black cape, hangs from my feet to my head
Along with Its satin interior, hand sewn, in shades of blood red
My shoes they are made from the finest of leather,
Colored from the wings, of the ravens feather

My cane too many, may appear a bit like a crutch,
I simply think it adds, a classical touch
With its silver head and it’s piercing red eyes,
Shaped like a human’s skull, are you surprised?

My black pants and white silk shirt, seem never out of place
Always the gentleman, movements, silent but full of grace
The ring on my finger to you makes very little sense
But back in Transylvania, it says that I’m a prince

Pale light skin, that’s cold to the touch,
See I don’t get out in the light or the sun that much.
Young but elegant, with coal black hair,
A debonair gentleman, with a hypnotic stare.

I have a way with the ladies, such a sweet caress,
I have very few gentlemen friends, to you I must confess.
In Transylvania, it is said, I’m quite spectacular,
For I am known to them, as the one they call, Count Dracula