Devil's Work

Devil’s Work

I thought I’d cast him

into the wilderness

of the cold, dark sky.

But he is a wily one,

full of cunning tricks.

He comes up silently

from behind

and as I spin

to face him

he is gone in memories

of that dream I have.

He waits until I am weak

from the blows of time,

and seeks to take his chance,

slipping in through my mouth,

past my silent breath

in beery torrents

that insult my true

immortal soul.

 

31/10/12

Reviews

[ms. barrie]

The imagery of this write is enriched with such vivid imagery and depth. It's very thought provoking written with great flow. thanks for sharing! Thank you for reviewing "Stars"

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you Barrie. My pleasure to review 'stars'

[ms. barrie]

edit: this write is in enriched with such vivid imagery. sorry today i am feeling like one of those zombies from dawn of the dead, apologizes, you welcome and thank you :) - and i keep hitting the enter key to post. go me! LOL

[Claire Twinn]

Life is such a roller coaster of emotions isn't it? I think we all battle with weaknesses, self doubt and 'outrageous fortunes' sometimes.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Just a write to express that feeling when nothing is going right and you feel out of control. Thanks Claire.

[Tate Morgan]

A very relevant thing on this all hallows eve. doesnt explain why i fight the demons in me the rest of the year but it does do well for today.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thanks Tate just take them on as you did the at the races!

[KarinaT]

Frightening how doubt and mistrust of what you are experiencing can mess with your perception. Very incisive and honest

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Written a few months ago in darker times. Thank you dear lady K.

[KarinaT]

Good to hear

[KAOlmsted]

Oh, aye...this is one hell of a write, my friend...I would not be surprised to learn you felt my shiver all the way across the Pond. Fantastic.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Thank you dear Kimmer. Hope the wind has died down now?

[KAOlmsted]

We didn't get much over here on the Gulf Coast...but I have family still in NY...spoke to my sister on the 28th, she didn't even know the storm was coming her way *laugh* Must be nice to be so...blonde ;-)