---

 

This writing was accepted for publication in the 108 page perfect-bound ISSN# / ISBN# issue/book... “New Moon” Down in the Dirt (v135) (the March/April 2016 Issue) You can also order this 6"x9" issue as a paperback book:

Order this writing in the book A Stormy Beginning the Down in the Dirt Jan. - June 2016 collection book		get the 318 page Jan. - June 2016 Down in the Dirt issue anthology 6" x 9" ISBN# paperback book:

Order this writing in the book the Chamber (the 2016 poetry, flash fiction, prose & artwork anthology)		get the 420 page poem, flash fiction & prose collection / anthology as a 6" x 9" ISBN# paperback book:

The Calling

Kristen Welker

It’s as if I was a damned siren
and you, a deaf sailor.

Dear Boy with the missing
ears, if only you could see
my lips are stained of blood,
golden hair nothing but rags
of yellow skin.

I find it easy to lure
your lethargic soul by bare
body in the moonlight and
eat you up, but I want to lull
you to my waters.

Once I almost had you.
Hands at the edge, chin
extended. Your palms
slipped and sent a skinny
skull spiraling.

Murky water flushing
through eroded teeth of the
last boy who did not listen.
Bubbles escaped my mouth
as I swam back.

I could’ve grabbed you
didn’t you see? Silly boy,
listen to me. Surely I will perish
if I do not charm your ear.

Copyright of written pieces remain with the author, who has allowed it to be shown through Scars Publications and Design.Web site © Scars Publications and Design. All rights reserved. No material may be reprinted without express permission from the author.

Problems with this page? Then deal with it...