The White Devil

inspired by the play

my soul

like to a ship in a black storm

is driven, I know not whither

acted to the souls of donkeys

in a winter night of smoke

years asleep

Viola Tree and Cedric Hardwicke

still undamaged the glass of revenge

Author's Note

an idea, less than a poem, a picture maybe

Reviews

[Jamestown]

Nice flowing write, this says so much in short form, very impressed!
Thanks for sharing and b-blessed!

[Valentine]

At first I had thought this was about drugs. The title is what some call coke. {Cocaine} In fact the lines might be recognizable to a user high on the stuff. Thank God I never was. Valentine

[Lyn Anderson]

What makes this good is it makes me want to know more about the inspiration behind it, a sure fire sign of a well written verse.

[Blood Ink Diary]

This poem tugs at the heart and twists the mind - to probe and to relish, all at once. Surely, written with a superb ink.. Cheers

[Tina Kline]

A very impressive poem or word picture as I sometimes think of poems.
Love the imagery in this, it gives the poem a haunting feel for me.
I enjoyed this even though, I admit, I'm not familiar with the play.

[Leslie Philibert]

Thanks for the review. It`s based on a revenge drama from John Webster, who lived at the same
time as Shakespeare. It was pretty unsuccesful, but recent productions have placed its quality back.
The first lines are a direct quote.

[Tina Kline]

I'm glad to know this. Thanks!