I Am Here Poem by Valerie Dohren

Listen, listen close my friend -
on this night of fear and terror
I will slide into your body
and you will become my host
for I am a ghost.
I am an unbridled spirit
lost and desolate in oblivion -
looking for a place of peace
where I can rest my weary soul.

But this, not until I have found
a resolution to my plight -
for retribution is my purpose,
and I will visit and haunt the night
lingering in the shadows.
I shall speak my truth
through your silent lips -
of how I was taken, taken
and restrained against my will.

I was accused of witchcraft,
flogged, and burnt at the stake -
I left this world screaming,
howling and screeching in agony.
But now I have returned, and I am
back to avenge my accusers -
I am no witch, merely a woman of
humble birth and little worth.

So I will slide into your body
and speak my truth to the world -
addressing those who accused,
abused and tortured my innocent soul.
And they too shall burn, burn upon
the bonfires being lit on this night -
for my fury will lift them high above
the land, and I will then drop them,
as they twist and turn, without mercy
or remorse, into the dancing,
scorching flames below.
I will hear their screams, and I will laugh,
and I will cackle at their agony.

So, take heed my wrongful accusers -
If you are resurrected here, now, at this time.
I will know who you are.
My eyes and my wrath are upon you,
so look out, stand back and tremble
with fear -

I AM HERE! ! !


©️28/10/2024 Valerie Dohren