February 14, 1847
Squalid streets buzzed with soot stained faces,
Bedraggled coats pulled against winter paces.
Dim lampposts illuminate shadowed vagrants,
Unwashed skin, waste, stagnant water – the fragrance.
Dazzling amber light washes over lonely streets.
Many, this night, have succumbed to their sheets.
Sleek carriage clops smoothly towards a juncture,
Where I shall meet him. The Vulture.
Damsel in distress approaches in glistening carriage.
I wait in shadow so none see this unholy marriage.
At the juncture I dart into carriage quickly,
She cringes at my sight, I merely smile thickly.
The Vulture nauseates, not only from stench.
Scarred face hidden behind long dark trench.
Sinister grin of missing teeth is bared,
Within his presence I am truly snared.
The warmth of carriage thaws prickling fingers.
Freesia scent drifts about like Lolly’s singers,
Yet this is a woman of class, so I present a souvenir
It is packaged carelessly, slick and dripping yet sincere.
He pulls stained parcel, pungent stench whirls.
It stains his fingers scarlet like lips of call girls.
Crinkling paper reveals plump flesh.
He grins wider “It’s his heart, still fresh.”
Happy Valentines day from the dark side!
A-Scribe To Describe 
Haha, now that’s the sort of valentines story I love.
Haha! Great! I decided to forego flowery poetry and write about true romance.
Keepin it real, babe.
Reblogged this on The Perilous Reading Society and commented:
Forget roses, come to the dark side. Check out this wicked post by the fabulously talented Nthato.
Thanks for the reblog! Thank you for the kind words too 🙂
You old romantic, you! 😀
That’s how I roll. Only true romance for my readers.
Well written, but what happened to chocolates? 😉
Uhhhhh they weren’t invented yet xD
No flowers? 😛
Haha Rache he literally gave her a heart. You can’t get more romantic than that xD hahaha!
No… Nope.
Great write. Found you by way of Jac’s site, looking forward to reading more.
Yes I owe Jac for the reblog! Thanks for visiting, glad you enjoyed it 🙂
That was really good! Enjoyed the atmosphere and unique alternating perspectives. Great work!
Thanks Neil! And it’s an even greater compliment when it comes from you!!
Haha, not at all. Keep writing though man, your pieces are really engaging!
Thanks man!
WOW! Good poetry. Good post. Your writing/poetry skills are very impressive.
Thanks Rae 🙂