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This Demon
A welcome distraction from
Responsibility and sensibility,
This demon I embraced.
Allowing the deception, I
Wander in its world, lost and
Bewildered, forging my own chains.
Within its realm, it swoops down and
Sinks its venomed fangs
Into my flesh once and twice.
I seethe at the sting of helplessness.
Allowed a respite long enough to
Assess damage, I start to dread.
The next ambush brings deeper poison and
ensnares. I roar and swing at
Shadows. Oh, for a drop of relief!
A well of black water serves me, or
This fragrant brush that burns. Unearthed
Scurrying scorpions hold comfort in their tail.
I numb myself with these impurities.
Intoxicated with delusions of failure,
I rejoice in my impending destruction.
Many thanks to Magdalena for the reading.
Published 1st Nov 2012
| Edited 5th Feb 2013
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1st Nov 2012 12:36pm
A great write Atakti. I like the challenge of demons, couldn't be without mine. :)
1st Nov 2012 3:18pm
Glad you like it, Magdalena. Demons bring pain and lessons. I figure if I learn the lesson, I'll beat the demon.
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Anonymous
5th Feb 2013 8:37pm
Really well done Ataki...yesssss
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1st Jul 2013 2:24pm
A nice deep and thought provoking piece. Well written. I was stoked to find a spoken word in your quiver. Well read by Magdalena. It would be GREAT to hear one read by Atakti perhaps "Am I getting through to you, now?" or another kick-ass scribe of yours. In the meantime I'll keep searching.
27th Sep 2013 11:26am
Hey, a lost comment!
Thanks, Case... good idea, I've been wanting to do another reading soon.
:)
Thanks, Case... good idea, I've been wanting to do another reading soon.
:)
27th Sep 2013 11:59am
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