This was inspired by my Indian upbringing.. We were taught that angels and demons walk between this life and the afterlife. and that we had the ability to see both.
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Happy Halloween!!
She is in the
darkness.
A child reaching
for light.
Her soul to young
to pray..
To young
to say..
Babies afraid
of the dark.
She doesn't need much..
Just a pinhole
of a spark.
A distant star
in the galaxy...
Just enough light
to keep
the demons away
They lurk in the
darkest shadows..
Waiting..
To take her back.
Back to the hell
from whence she came.
She was not meant
to be born.
So they wait
in prey..
Waiting for the
stars to fade..
These demons
are apart of her..
She apart of them.
They are siblings
from another life..
Of
Emptiness..
Darkness..
Emotionalist
Nothingness
They do not know of..
love
life
hurt
shame
They know nothing
of these earthly gains..
For there is
Heavenly light
Even in pain.
Every emotion sparks
something unseen..
Ahh, but these demons
will not let her be..
The star is fading..
The darkness comes..
She knows she is
not alone..
She feels their demonic
urgency growing.
As they wait
to take her home.
She knows it is useless
to fight.
Because darkness
will always
overcome the light.
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Reviews of "Demons"
Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)
Reviewed on October 31, 2003
Deeply dark and compelling.
Reviewed by Al Swanson (Reader)
Reviewed on October 31, 2003
oh just grand, Erica, I like the way you write, Al
Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on October 31, 2003
As for me I am glad you decided to repost. Good chiller.
Reviewed by Vesna Perkovic (Reader)
Reviewed on October 31, 2003
For there is
Heavenly light
Even in pain.
..perfect..this is exceptional!!
it goes inot my library..ty
Had to read it about three times. Some very enthralling imagery
and metaphors. We all have our own demons; demons we must fight,
and yet demons to which we must sometimes surrender. And... demons
aren't always all bad. :) Nice picture to go along with the poem.
I'm also part Native American (part Cherokee).
Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)
Reviewed on October 31, 2003
Great dive into the dark thoughts. ....sorry I just have to say it....Light does and always will overcome darkness.
My book of poetry is being redone by me, I have a beautiful cover designed and the book will have a few more than 200 poems in it. I am going to have it printed on demand here in Canada. When it is done I will let you know when it is done and if anyo
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Heavenly light
Even in pain.
..perfect..this is exceptional!!
it goes inot my library..ty
Vesna
and metaphors. We all have our own demons; demons we must fight,
and yet demons to which we must sometimes surrender. And... demons
aren't always all bad. :) Nice picture to go along with the poem.
I'm also part Native American (part Cherokee).