There’s something unsettling about the things we can’t see—the shadows that linger, the whispers in the dark, the sense of being watched when no one is there. My latest poem, Poltergeist, now published in QuailBell Magazine, explores this eerie feeling, the presence of something just beyond reach, hovering at the edge of our reality.
I’ve always been drawn to the supernatural, the stories that make us question what exists beyond the veil. Poltergeist was born from that fascination—a poetic reflection on the ghosts that haunt us, whether they be spirits, memories, or unspoken fears. With each line, I sought to capture that creeping sensation, the lingering presence that refuses to be ignored.
Interestingly, Poltergeist was inspired by Rowena, a character from The Midnight Masquerade, the first book in my Seasonally Spellbound series. Rowena is a medium who can see ghosts. Her story stayed with me, and this poem became an extension of that.
Here’s a glimpse into the poem:
Sweep away the cobwebs, brush off the dust,
That which torments me cannot be shaken.
It follows––hovering just out of sight
Ever present––right beneath the surface.
The full piece is now live in QuailBell Magazine, and I’d love for you to read it. Let me know what you think—does it give you chills? Does it make you wonder what might be lurking just beyond your vision?
If you enjoy poetry that dances between the living and the dead, the seen and the unseen, I hope Poltergeist resonates with you. Let’s talk ghosts—drop a comment and tell me your favorite eerie experience or haunting story!
Elizabeth Yuen 