In Shadows They Hide - Poetry Devoted to Darkness and Fear

Dead Man's Itch

A dead man's itch is an itch relentlessly strong.
Outlasting death and lingers into the unknown beyond.
A constant reminder of something once made wrong.
Something that must be undone so a soul can move on.

These itch have names such as remorse and regret,

for cruel actions once taken to obtain a personal asset.
Do you have such an itch hiding beneath a bead of sweat?

Consider compassion to rid you of this itch is your only best bet.

Enter any graveyard and place your ear against any cold stone.
Listen for a sound like no other, so unfamiliar, one with an eerie tone.

It's the sound of a poor soul scratching an itch that won't leave them alone.
Listening closely you'll realize it's the sound of brittle bone scratching bone.