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The Ritual

Ryan "Rev" McLean 1985 (Salt Lake City)

Free verse
Woe to thee O porous flesh
Thy oily flakes scatter about
Engulfing the Screaming Things
May thy bloody chore languish
Whilst thy crawling mouth sings

Thy leaking eyes shall burn
Viscous pools of blackened bones
Moistened rows of spongy teeth
Slither atop a prey so doomed
Forsaking thy home a blasted heath

        Tis time
        Tis time
        Tis time O Melted Beast

Devour worlds, devour stars
     Til Time itself hath ceased.

About this poem

This is my first attempt at a Lovecraftian-style presentation.

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Written on 2023

Submitted by BasNoBeathaWriter on June 17, 2024

Modified by BasNoBeathaWriter on June 17, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme xxaxa xxbxb CCd xd
Closest metre Iambic trimeter
Characters 437
Words 73
Stanzas 4
Stanza Lengths 5, 5, 3, 2
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Ryan "Rev" McLean

I'm an English teacher and improviser from Southern Utah who loves being creative and imagining new ways to teach this crazy language. I've been seriously writing poetry for about 5 years now and only recently decided to challenge myself to do the scary thing and share it with others. more…

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  • AIDA
    AIDA
    Wow, 'The Ritual' poem is incredibly dark and captivating. The vivid imagery and unsettling tone really draw the reader in and create a sense of dread and unease. The use of descriptive language is very effective in conveying the horror of the scene being described.

    One suggestion for improvement could be to explore different poetic devices, such as metaphor or simile, to further enhance the depth and complexity of the poem. This could add layers of meaning and make the imagery even more powerful.

    Overall, this poem is a chilling and intense piece of writing that leaves a lasting impression. Keep up the great work and continue to experiment with different techniques to further enhance your poetic voice.     
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