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Succubus
by john k zimmerman → (All Poetry by john k zimmerman)
  
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We loved at eighteen, then we parted.
But the thought of you has grown within,
succubus robbing my soul, my joy, my now.
Not you, but the thought of you, bedevilling me
Stealing my peace,

Ours was first love, full of passion and discovery,
but ill-timed, opposed and fated to end.
The fault, if fault there was, was mine; you left me,
but only because you saw, understood and spoke
saner than I did.

Mine, too, is this monster that clings, claws at my breast,
Mine and no others. I have fought it, silenced it, expelled it
But always it is with me, lurking amongst my failures,
Sabotaging my successes, poisoning my memories
Killing my joy.

Blessings upon you, Dear One, long life and peace at the last.
As for me, what Priest can exorcise this demon?
What baptism wash away its venom and
return to me my peace and memories
of joy?

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i am never sure if writing poetry helps to exorcise the demon, or if it just reopens an old ill healed wound?

very much w.i.p. comments please

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Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on January 24, 2003
Yes it does open wounds...but is a healing proses to...we need to talk about our feelings...and our love for each other....
Much Love
Tinka

Reviewed by Maria Lupinacci
Reviewed on January 7, 2003
John,

This is excellent!!

I don't know the answer to your footnote, but I think it helps to write. I believe that the only way to exorcise them, is to wake them, and then
destroy them. Say its name and you destroy it.

Hugs,
Maria

Reviewed by Susan de Vegter
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
Ashes are all that's left if you think about memories that visit a Phonix. Let it free. The words of your spirit aren't caged for you release them when you write.

Keep it up and soon you will bloom anew.

--Susan

Reviewed by Tien Avielle (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
I hope that writing Succubus stops the leaks - perpetual bleeding is very bad... for me, the writing didn't heal immediately, but give it time... I've grown much stronger, and I trust that this will also be true for you soon.

Reviewed by Calendula Petal (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
I dont know the answer, but perhaps I dont want to....
Loved the poem, hope you found the peace you were searching for.

Reviewed by Elizabeth Smith
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
Without pain, we would not realize joy when we found it. Your joy may be right around the corner and this time it won't slip away! Good heart felt, driven, writing. God bless you, and thanks for the good reviews!

Reviewed by Joel Raja Kumar J (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
Rev, our Lord has given us the power to command in the name of Jesus and if you do with faith, you will see the demon destroyed and your soul freed.

May our Lord Bless you and help you with His powers.

Love from India - Joel -

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
This one is exceptional, John.

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
Hey John....This is great write...great ending backed by a potent question....great write....BHUWAN

Reviewed by *********** ********** (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2003

Love the title....and the poem that followed. You Sir are very good! Some demons leave their mark....it all becomes part of the landscape of whom we are within...A fantastic write. Ty, Dani



Reviewed by James David Compton (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
I saw the title and figured you ran into my ex....lol.
As for the demons...writing may not silence them, but I have found if I give them their own voice, it frees my voice to sing.
-James

Reviewed by Patricia Gomes
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
I think it depends on the force, the possessiveness of the demon. First loves tend to linger. This is really very good.

Reviewed by na na (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
Yes the demons live and the more I write the stronger they become. When I am not writing, I think of very little I guess. Bill Murray

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
john,

I do believe writing does and it lets you in silence let them know what you feel.
this is good stuff

Peg

Reviewed by Nicole Davis Vergara (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
We all have our demons John, but careful some are angels in disguise!;O)
Very Good Write John!
~Nikki~

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)
Reviewed on January 6, 2003
Good question.


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