A dark gothic poetry collection that connects on the deepest levels of the human soul.

This book contains all the horrors of life and after life, read it if you dare. I separated all the nasty and horrible poems I could find amongst the whole host of over 400 poems I have written over the last 15 years. I recommend that you read it with company and never on your own, and also keep the light on. Of all the poems I've ever written I must admit, I enjoyed writing them and presenting them to the poetry forum I was running at the time. Trying to please everyone is so hard, however on many occasions I did satisfy those with a thirst for poetry. All I can say is Read this and any of my other books. The Come and Read me Book of Poems The Come and Read me Book of Poems 2 Poems for Children New: Book: A Dark Book of Poems New: Book : Another Come and Read Me Book of poems 3 Also being created a New Audio book of The Come and Read Me Book of Poems. Please feel free to read my new virutal poems on my sites: https://www.facebook.com/terry.powell.180 https://www.facebook.com/terryjpowellpoetry'fref=ts http://terryjpowellpoetry.com/ https://twitter.com/TerryJPowell

Within these pages rest the sordid thoughts of an old soul who finds peace in the darkest corners of the world. You will find few uplifting words in this book and little to inspire, soothe or even help you cope. What you will find within these pages are poems that express the darkness many fear yet others embrace. Some require you to take time to examine this bizarre existence we call life, to gain a glimpse into the mind of those who make these shadows their home. Some paint a vivid picture with words that capture the beauty amid the macabre. Some express a dark sense of humor that causes the little clown in my mind to display his sinister grin. In short this book is for the dark, demented and those just a bit twisted. So find yourself a dimly lit corner, curl up with some hot tea and pastries and enjoy spending time with me in my darkness. J.L. Parsons

Living beside some of the most renowned scenery in Northern Ireland and an inspiration for C.S Lewis's Narnia, has inspired me to write these pieces. The people I am acquainted with have also contributed greatly to my writings and poured their emotions into my work. My intentions for these poems are to stir up feelings, encouraging people to ponder and capture the themes of each poem.

Shadows & Verse: Dark Poems with Celebrity Commentary is a very special collection of poems and song lyrics that explore 'darkness' in all its many forms -the supernatural, grief, PTSD, loss, the unknown, death, and even joy. Darkness itself is not always bad or negative. This volume collects poems about darkness by some of the greatest writers of all time -including Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Frost, Langston Hughes, William Butler Yeats, John Donne, and many others. Each poem was selected by one of today's top creators who also provided insightful commentary. Contributors include writers (Neil Gaiman, R.L. Stine, Alma Katsu, Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, and many others), actors (Michael Greyeyes, Amber Benson, Harold Perrineau, etc), filmmakers (Shane Black, John Russo, etc), and more. There are also short essays from health care professionals who explore and explain the nature of darkness. Shadows & Verse is a charity anthology intended to fund scholarships and other resources for emerging writers. There is no other poetry collection like this. It is deeply personal and also a resource for teaching, learning, healing, and understanding.