Deathly Night

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Denise Larkin shares a poem titled "Deathly Night" from her upcoming novel "Life on the Run," part of the Time to Run series, painting a vivid picture of a post-apocalyptic world filled with horror and survival.

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The poem "Deathly Night" is a harrowing depiction of life in an apocalyptic setting, as experienced by the character Lydia. It is part of Denise Larkin's second book in the Time to Run series, with the first book, "Time to Run: The Biters," already available for purchase. The text describes a world devoid of life, with desolate streets and bodies strewn about, reflecting the stark reality of survival in a world overrun by the dead. The protagonist's struggle is palpable as they navigate through the silence and horror, facing the relentless threat of the undead and the mental toll of constant vigilance. The poem conveys themes of isolation, the necessity of violence for survival, and the relentless will to endure against all odds.

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The poem reflects the author's perspective on the psychological and emotional toll of surviving in a post-apocalyptic world.
The character Lydia is portrayed as resilient yet deeply affected by the constant state of danger and the need to fight for survival.
The author emphasizes the contrast between the eerie silence of the deserted world and the imminent threat of the dead, highlighting the protagonist's heightened sense of alertness and vulnerability.
The poem suggests that in such a grim

This poem was written for my second book in the Time to Run series

My new novel is book two titled Life on the Run from the Time to Run series which will be published soon. The first book titled Time to Run: The Biters is out now for sale in paperback and Kindle on Amazon. The poem is based on the character, Lydia’s life, living in an apocalyptic world.

I look up and see the world has changed I see the traffic gone, stopped, ravaged. I see no one about No one is here Except for the Silence that lingers in the air.

I stare into the cold mist The foggy streets Riddled with bodies Dead and gone Bloodied and torn.

Life goes on for those of us Who are alive and strong. I grab what I can Food, water, clothes, To keep me adrift Day-to-day in endless horror.

Hatred is another problem It drifts in slowly like the clouds Hovering about Until darkness increases Taking me to a hell I cannot contrive.

At night I watch out For anything that moves. I gaze up at the stars Turning my head from side-to-side Listening to the withering wind.

I hear a hollowing sound It’s the dead slowly moving Corrupting people’s flesh. Hunting, killing, and digging their teeth Into bloodied bone.

I know I must move on But I’m tired and fed up. Life is mental and harrowing I realize I must kill or be killed. I gather my sharp sword, Flitting it into the dead man’s head.

I fight my way through the deathly scoundrels Yielding my sword through flesh-ridden skulls. Each one wispy, Crawling towards me. Their chattering teeth Opening and closing Wanting my flesh to bite And suck Until I am gone And no more.

But alas, I getaway I am still alive in this World I live in. Struggling each day In the sickening deadly silence Wondering if I’ll be whittled By biters’ sculling around In this earthly ground.

Denise Larkin is the author of the Time to Run series. Book 1 The Biters is published on Amazon worldwide in Kindle format and paperback. She is a top 2000 writer on Medium as of today (August 2021).

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