Village Of Slaves
The graveyard sat like a blemish on the land illuminated by pale moonlight. The moon rose above it and the unmarked gravestones threw out twisted shadows to bow to the silvery orb.
No one knew who was buried under the gravestones. But the place smelled of the smell of sadness; salt mixed with ashes and dead rose petals. A cloak of tragedy settled over all those who entered to walk the paths between the burial plots.
The graveyard was silent, except for an owl sitting on one of the gravestones.
Legend said a village was buried there. A village of slaves.
The owl thought no one was buried there.
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adamjnew85
Really like this, tells such a powerful story in just a few sentences.
Diffusing the Tension
Wow this one was like an entire novel in just a few words. It paints such a haunting picture. Well done, as always!
Jaya Avendel
Thank you so much!
lifestyleseason
Great post! This is really well written! Thank you for sharing!
Giulia
oooh, I love this one. It’s more of a story than a poem I feel, but with enough poetic elements to be a poem. It’s great. Amazing piece.
Jaya Avendel
I suppose I might have to call this piece a prose poem. 🙂
Lauren
I loved the eerie tone of this!
Roni
Another fantastic poem, this is so powerful as a standalone but I could also see this as a preface at the start of a book! Just this poem on the first page before the story begins… x
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Jaya Avendel
Oo, loving the idea of this as preface for a book someday! Thanks for sharing.
Lellalee
Such a powerful and emotive poem! I’m always walking the dog in the graveyard – the silence except to the owl is something extremely familiar to me! xxx
Jaya Avendel
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Sandra Ans
Okay, this was very strong! Because of my good imagination, my mind already played a movie… dark, historical, and mystical movie… not horror, but something you can’t stop watching and keep breathing.
Jaya Avendel
Wow, I love the way you read this piece! Thank you for sharing.
Kelly Diane
Such emotive words. It really gave me shivers.
Rayo
Wow… I could totally imagine the scenario and chills. Amazing
Neecee B
Love this!
quirkymoms486
You are so talented!! This is amazing!
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Tom Burton
Great story! Really vivid imagery 🙂
Jaya Avendel
Thank you! It took a time to put together each word how I wanted it so I am happy the picture is clear.
Megha's World
I loved this Jaya. You have vividly painted the loneliness and sadness lurking in the graveyard.
Jaya Avendel
I am glad I was able to capture the feelings. Emotions are so elusive!
blindzanygirl
Very atmospheric Jaya. Lovely writing
Jaya Avendel
It took me a few tries to get it right but I am glad I was able to imbue the setting into the words. Thank you for reading.
blindzanygirl
You are very welcome Jaya