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Final Breath
A serpent’s shadow in the pale moonlight
Bad dreams are forged into a tragic reality
Words being weaponized as a form of spite
Calloused heart and a doomsday mentality
Congressman’s wet dream to bend the knee
Making blood pacts with the powers that be
A follower with no ideology is a loyal corpse
Ready to walk off a ledge when it’s required
Over time absolute power shapes and warps
Without a conscience the mind is hardwired
Empty heads remaining buried in the sand
Only to privatize hope by seizing public land
The enemy within has claimed his victory
Chaos lurks on the fringes of certain death
His modus operandi seems contradictory
While the world consumes it’s final breath
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2025
Bad dreams are forged into a tragic reality
Words being weaponized as a form of spite
Calloused heart and a doomsday mentality
Congressman’s wet dream to bend the knee
Making blood pacts with the powers that be
A follower with no ideology is a loyal corpse
Ready to walk off a ledge when it’s required
Over time absolute power shapes and warps
Without a conscience the mind is hardwired
Empty heads remaining buried in the sand
Only to privatize hope by seizing public land
The enemy within has claimed his victory
Chaos lurks on the fringes of certain death
His modus operandi seems contradictory
While the world consumes it’s final breath
Copyright @ Damian DeadLove 2025
Author's Note
Late night musing. As usual most of my writes are often speaking out loud about things I see. I'm a constant observer of the small details. Appreciate you.
- Damian DeadLove
" Tracing my footsteps right down the slow drain
I felt so relaxed, so cool
What killed another fool
Just kept me sustained."
- Sammy Hagar
- Damian DeadLove
" Tracing my footsteps right down the slow drain
I felt so relaxed, so cool
What killed another fool
Just kept me sustained."
- Sammy Hagar
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Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 9:23am
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10th Feb 2025 10:18pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Pete. Glad you connected with the write, my friend. I loved that line as well. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 10:59am
Your poem brought out more of my anger towards politicians and their ongoing lies corruption. A great piece of writing as always Damian.
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10th Feb 2025 10:21pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. Glad you connected with the write, my friend. It makes me angry as well. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 1:11pm
"A follower with no ideology is a loyal corpse" yes completely dead inside
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Re: Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 10:23pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. Always honored to make your RL. Glad you connected with the write, my friend. I loved that line as well. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 2:01pm
Wonderful piece Damian, it portrays perfectly the neuralgia of the masses we are in right now...
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Re: Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 10:25pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Jade. Glad you connected with the write. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 2:44pm
It can feel that way at times, Damian. But I am holding out hope that Love wins in the end. If it's one thing about a tragedy - and this is a tragedy - it brings people together. Wakes them the fuck up too.
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Re: Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 10:28pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tams. Glad you connected with the write, my friend. I agree wholeheartedly, I'm hopeful people wake up before it's too late. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
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Re: Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 10:31pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Rianne. Glad you connected with the write, my friend. I agree completely. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Final Breath
your words remind me of Nadine Gordimer .. her powerful writing n the political ideologies & activism in her bloody poetic stance .. you are a needed fire burning those dirts n darks dear Damian .. write on xx
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Re: Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 10:34pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Uma. Always honored to make your RL. Glad you connected with the write, my friend. I'm touched by your compliment, and continued support. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 5:49pm
The zombie metaphor for the citizenry these days is as apt as it gets. They sure could use some live brains 🧠🧠🧠
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Re: Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 10:36pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, MS. Glad you connected with the write, my friend. Couldn't agree with you more. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 10:07pm
Great metaphors woven together for thoughtful reading. Bravo! Hugs and love, Oral
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Re: Re. Final Breath
10th Feb 2025 10:38pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Oral. Glad you connected with the write, my friend. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Final Breath
12th Feb 2025 9:32am
"Making blood pacts with the powers that be" > love this line, my friend, that's exactly what's wrong with the world. It's corruption and lies everywhere. I love how you always spill the truth, keep spilling it my friend 🖤
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Re: Re. Final Breath
12th Feb 2025 9:34pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Duende. Always honored to make your RL. Loved that line as well. So glad you enjoyed the write, my friend. It's all corruption and lies, unfortunately. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
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Re: Re. Final Breath
13th Feb 2025 9:12pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Enigma. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. Enjoyed your commentary. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian
Re. Final Breath
14th Feb 2025 10:09pm
It's times like these when those of us with the gift of word have a responsibility. Balance & truth. We can't stop stupid or arrogant. But we can educate, focus & build community. My pen is loaded with ink...let's paint the world with our words. Much better than theirs
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14th Feb 2025 10:23pm
Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. I'm glad you connected with the write, my friend. I agree that it's our responsibility to inform others. Consider me, Cocked, Locked, and ready to rock. lol. Always enjoy your commentary. Appreciate you.
Damian
Damian