First off, I do love a bit of Poe, so consider the prompt very well fulfilled there. The verse style lends itself to this mythical almost sing-song sort of creepy, the kinda that creaks and eases its way into the back of your mind. Some very strong imagery, that speaks of a death and decay that awaits all, forevermore. There is almost a blurring of the edge of reality/death between the words, and you create a sense of space for the reader to fill with their own horror. Very well done.

The winners of round 11 have been announced and round 12 is out - very much hope you'll get in on the next round, prose or poetry, greatly appreciated <3