The Locksmith’s Teeth
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The Locksmith’s Teeth
They buried him deep with a padlock grin,
The locksmith born with keys for skin.
He spoke in clicks, in twists of brass,
And dreamed of doors no soul could pass.
His fingers turned in silent prayer,
Each knuckle notched with wear and care.
They say he built a vault of bone
To keep his final thoughts unknown.
But late at night, the hinges creak,
A phantom lock begins to speak.
It hums a code the dead still keep,
Then shuts again and feigns its sleep.
Now rust collects where secrets leak,
And graves around him groan and shriek.
The keyless come with empty palms
To beg the thief of silence alms.
Some say he waits beneath the floor,
Not dead, but nested in a door—
One built from riddles, rimmed with frost,
That opens only for the lost.
And if you knock, be sure you mean.
He answers those who go unseen.
No turning back, no final breath,
Once called, he speaks in locks and death.
The Locksmith keeps what time forgets,
In shadowed drawers and pirouettes.
The cost is steep, the toll is real.
He’ll trade your name for what you steal
About the Creator
Marie381Uk
I've been writing poetry since the age of fourteen. With pen in hand, I wander through realms unseen. The pen holds power; ink reveals hidden thoughts. A poet may speak truth or weave a tale. You decide. Let pen and ink capture your mind❤️
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It ended like every other stupid idea. Badly, and alone. I’m researching digital confession ethics, he said. A tech ethicist. He gestured at floating data I couldn’t see then pulled out a physical notebook. Actual paper, fountain pen. He held it up like he was showing me scripture.
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Comments (28)
Congrats top Story. Amazing. Such talent
Beautiful imagery. I wonder if he knows where they buried Jimmy Hoffa?
What a great poem that tells a story as well. Congrats on TS.
I loved this poem! The cover of this piece was awesome! 😃😃😃
😲 What an image - both visually and verbally! Great work 🙏😁 and don't let those thieving bastards grind you down... 😖
Congrats on TS!
This is phenomenal, it's unique, absolutely love it!
Wooo!!! That was a scary read but the rhythm made it enjoyable. Love it. Congratulations on top story. Off topic you look stunning in your picture! Slay queen ♥︎♥︎♥︎
Very well done! Congratulations on top story. I am happily subscribed
Very well done! Congratulations on top story. I am happily subscribed
Very spooky, I like the keys for skin. Unique and dangerously vivid. Now I can’t get the picture out of my head. The theme was kept dark and lush in rhymes all the way through, outstanding work and congratulations on your Top Story 🎉🎊🎉
Yeh !!! Well done, Marie. 👏👏👏👏💗
thats crazy💥
Excellent Poet 👌❤️
Marie-- don't go after these people yourself! I'm concerned they will delete evidence of what they have done. Delete your comments from their stories. There is a better way to approach this. I'm working on it!!!
That was fabulous, Marie. Congrats on the TS.
.. Congratulations on the TS
Wow that was brilliant. Such a powerful poem really well done
This idiot Muhammadzamankhan has stolen my Top Story I have reported it. Please could you also see below 🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘🆘 The Locksmith’s Teeth "A Dark Poem About Secrets, Silence, and the Keeper of Forgotten Doors" Muhammadzamankhan By Muhammadzamankhan Published about 2 hours ago • 1 min read
Oh this is intense! I loved it!
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This poem gave me anxiety in the best possible way!
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Great poem.........
I like it! And congrats!!