Inspired by Joseph Conrad's "Lord Jim"
Under the surface of familiar emotions
Lives Darkness, roaming wild at will
Engulfing smoothly, spitting potions,
It waits, and until then is still.
Awaiting its moment of revelation
Cruel Darkness flickers in the night
Revelling in its own elation
It casts a shadow on delight.
When its moment then arises
Its sharpened teeth gleam shiny gold
And, ready for its cruel surprises,
It claims another soul to hold.