The Candlelight Killer

Kenneth Vincent Walker

It all began awhile 

Back in what was 

Seemingly a random 

Violent act with all the 

Markings of a matinee 

Thriller; introducing 

The Candlelight Killer.

Like a moth drawn to 

The flame in a power

Outage, you aught not

Whisper his name.

Lurking like a wisp in

The night; flickering 

Light, tingling fright.

Out of the darkness 

He came and only the 

Carcass remains with 

A spattering of wax 

Sealing eyelids which 

Glimmer; compliments 

Of the Candlelight Killer.

Kenneth Vincent Walker is a "New Formalist" poet, spoken word artist, performer and author of Borderline Absurd (An Exercise in Rhyme and Reason), published by Poem Sugar Press/ Community Arts Ink 2015. More recently his work has been widely published in online magazines, journals and blogs. Kenneth is originally from Buffalo, NY and completed his higher education in Canada. He now resides in South Central Pennsylvania where he performs his brand of poetry at various venues throughout the region.