Mark R Slaughter

Mark R Slaughter

Norwich UK
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It's Death Again
It's Death again - He's always there -
Watching, waiting - e'er the stare!
Every time I look behind
Or reach to pull the window blind,
I catch a glimpse of grubby hood -
A little clue to where he stood;
The glint of light that caught the scythe.
Perhaps if I could pay a tithe…
But O! no use, he'll never go.
The adamant phantom; don't you know
He will but wait until it's time
For me to hear His fateful chime? -
The toll that claims my destiny,
To Hail: 'You're next, it has to be…'



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Mark R. Slaughter is a retired biological scientist who took up poetry to challenge his written skills. He undertakes commissions and collaborative projects, for which details are available on his website MarkRSlaughter.com. Examples include 'Liquid Rooms', a large-scale work for orchestra and soprano by the Danish composer Karsten Fundal premier ...
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It's Death Again
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It's Death again - He's always there -
Watching, waiting - e'er the stare!
Every time I look behind
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'Alone! ' I Cried
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'Alone! ' I cried again.
'Alone I am with me!
Lonely in a world of mist
Alone, I reach to touch your wrist
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Bitter Blow Of Love
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Love! you dealt a bitter blow –
You lay me cross the mortal plains,
Bedewed, bedimmed amongst a show
Of tearful clouds: eternal rains
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Apparition Of A Butterfly
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Upon a fuzzy vista – vision blurred –
I tried to focus; nothing ever solid
Came to view, but undeterred, I blinked
An eye to try again. Through the mist
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A Drink
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With glass, I am a man – or so I think! –
A role to play when blessed with courtly drink:
A gin or two, then vintage port or wine
To pep me up and gift me with a shine.
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Melikhaya Zagagana 21 October 2014
you are the master poet and yet to be and again.
5 12 Reply
Onzia Dan 06 October 2014
woow! your words can move a mountain In me and they are very inspirational
5 9 Reply
Onzia Dan 01 October 2014
you have left me speech less.
6 7 Reply
Dan Reynolds 09 June 2014
Re Heaven. Bloody love it Mark. The repetition is well-thought out, the lyricism is truly poetic. But I feel as if you've been watching me in my garden.; ¬) Next time, I'll go cross ways instead of parallel.
5 13 Reply
Amir Mohammad Islami Chalandar 06 June 2014
excellent poems. you are great in explaining your feels
8 9 Reply
Richard Beevor 24 May 2014
excellent poems sir, I wonder if you could read some of mine and give me your advice please, I would like to improve, thank you, I am http: //www.poemhunter.com/richard-allen-beevor/
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Love Poet 10 May 2014
that was awesome how you manage to describe everything with simple and yet beautiful word that explain and show an imagery of passion
10 8 Reply
Kevin Quero 09 March 2014
Cool, you inspire me.
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Daniel Y. 05 February 2014
I see you are a biologist. Makes total sense. I recently graduated with a BS in bio. Ever read a collection of science poems Radial Symmetry? You should publish your poetry. You have a really great style.
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Cece Rodriguez 29 November 2013
death smiles and so do you wow... power full its like getting involed with the bad when your innocent
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Shameca Biggs 16 October 2013
This was my favorite line shown below. You've mastered your words into a beautiful art form. I enjoyed this read. Thank you. Do you know your face portrays The colours of your soul? It tells me at a single glance Of how you burned your furnace whole To stay the fire in our romance.
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Barbara Clafton 27 August 2013
A tomcat tree- heart warming and beautifully inspiring. I wish I was as talented as you x
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Barbara Clafton 27 August 2013
A Dying brain- very poignant x excellent stuff x
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Barbara Clafton 27 August 2013
excellent work Mark, fascinating reading. Thank you for sharing your great talent with us x
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Susanna T 15 June 2013
Oh, a tomcat tree, what a beautiful poem! Made me cry for a bit there :)
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Paul Mwenelupembe 12 November 2012
The world to day needs well established writers as you are, would you mind if I invite you to my poems? I have Rythm of the day as my new poem. Your comments are highly respected and welcomed with regards
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Joyce Msonda 03 August 2012
Your writing is sensational. You have an amazing sense of detail in the most complex way. It's beyond excellence :)
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Godfrey Morris 31 July 2012
You have an unconventional style in conveying thoughts which is very effective.
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Jacob Ousley 11 April 2012
it's death again is a good poem
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Christine S. Locke 04 April 2011
I just love your writing, beautifully written and inspiring! The depth I read in these poems makes me want to pick up a pen and fly away. Please put your poetry in a book, I swear I would buy it. Keep it up sir, you are incredible!
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