Dracula’s Bride Rants
written by: Arshi Mortuza
Not to sound thirsty but
I, your unblushing bride, am always here –
Within the darkest chamber of your castle.
Very much a part of you.
Misery is a vampire.
So, sink your teeth into this:
Who is holding who captive?
You have lost, Count
Of how many anniversaries we’ve had.
Of the number of times we’ve put
Each other’s hearts at stake.
It was love at first bite for us –
But I clung on deeper.
Snatching you away from warmth and light.
I have lost, Count
Of all the times we’ve sucked the life
Out of one another.
But never enough to put the
Final nail in the coffin.
Arshi Mortuza has a deep connection with words, which is evident in her imaginative poetry and teaching English to non-native speakers. Her first poetry collection, One Minute Past Midnight, was published in early 2022 by Nymphea Publications in Dhaka. Her poetry and prose have also been included in various journals and anthologies across Asia and North America.
Latest posts by Arshi Mortuza (see all)
- Dracula’s Bride Rants - February 28, 2025
- Soul Surfing - November 28, 2024
- The Ghost in the Mattress - August 31, 2024
