PUTTING THE HORROR MOVIE IN CONTEXT
tensions of the night
preventing sleep
we go downstairs
disturb the dog
share tea and cake
with the "Vampire of Venice"
gape as his victim
throws herself from a pinnacle
then wakes up
not with broken back
but naked in his chamber
blood dribbling from mouth
as the television breaks
to a commercial
for washing-up liquid
we laugh - return to bed
equipped to deal
with our own demons
© Gerald England
Composed: Gee Cross, 17th November 1993
Publications
1994 Weyfarers (UK)
1994 Mobius (USA)
1996 The Affiliate (Canada)
1997 Gallery Zandstraat (Internet)
1998 LIMBO TIME (Hyde, New Hope International)
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