The Places That I Go

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The Places That I Go

When I am grey and old

I have been told

that angels

will light my path.

But I am not finished

here on earth

as a disciple of Satan.

I still have that spark in me

that needs to know,

longs to touch those

oh so guarded places.

To journey into the depth

of unreason,

to feel whispered breaths

grasping fingers

and hungry mouths.

I am still alive,

a raging volcano,

even if those angels

want my soul

and tempt me

sorely,

I am not ready

to go.

 

23/10/17

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

When death come. few of us will be ready. I liked the honest flow of thoughts leading to the proper ending. Thank you John for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Einstein Noodle]

a very dark read for me ...the shock of "as a disciple of Satan." almost overbears the point ...also made by Dylan Thomas"Do not go gentle into that good night,"
;) i love the spunk and fire the attitude of your poem exudes ...the older we get the more familiar we become with our old friend death and demise ..today i re-resolve to fight for every bit that still remains ...so thank you for that inspiration John :)
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...from one "raging volcano" to another, I shall follow your lead, my dear man!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Kelly! Have missed you. Hope you are good? Many thanks from Vesuvius

[Tony Jordan]

I saw Robbie in concert (small venue 3000 seats) when he had just left Take That - he came out on stage on a remote controlled toilet with wheels on - freakin hilarious. The start made me think of Angels too.
But the places that this went was not RW territory - more like Faust's territory.
You have a wicked streak John and it can pen a poem just as worthy as your angelic side.
Thanks for the RR :))

[John Alexander McFadyen]

indeed you read me well my friend. many thank yous Tony!

[Gee]

The beginning reminds me of the song " Angels " by Robbie Williams.
I think we become more determined, stubborn, string willed as we age, probably knowing there are less years in front than behind.
Morning John

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Morning Gee! Tis a sunny morn but the heat has gone and summer did not stop over much here. I was inspired by 'Angels' which was in my head as I started this one. Many thanks for dropping in.

[Mirror]

"I am still alive,
a raging volcano,"

I wonder why angels would want your soul if you feel damn.

Good write John.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I guess because we are all fit for redemption if our sins are venial in nature. many thank your Mirror.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes yes..."do not go gentle into that good night"

be rebellious and finish the chaos you started that is still unfinished...hell can wait.
love it.
j.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Ha, ha! thanks Jacob you got it and I am guessing you are on the team. Many thanks.