Another ten paces and I fall again
to my knees
the truth too unbearable
like the scorch of the sun, it will burn hot
no running will get you further away from it
no amount of water could ever cleanse
no sound can drown the songs of deceit
when devils are allowed to dance all around you
their voices are soft, tempting, and following
their gestures a play before only my eye
pull me and push me…my story, my actions, my ending
I’m in a trance and see the world beyond this painful pane
fraternizing with demons and laying proud in the shadows
but the promises I have received still lure me
so for now I will bed the malevolent
and risk the glass being broken
Earth To Ash 
Such an incredible writing
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You think? So appreciate you saying that and I’m happy you think so.
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I definitely think so. It’s so dark and raw. Incredible.
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Wow, I’m flattered. Again, thank you.
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You’re welcome!
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That last line is perfect. We done.
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Hey, thank you for the comment. I’m happy you liked it. Appreciate you taking the time to read. Take care.
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You crushed it with this one. Such great imagery and I can relate. Beautifully painful.
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Wow, what an awesome comment to get me past this Monday I’m having. Made me smile for sure. I’ve been tapping into something that I can’t quite figure out, but for now, I’ll keep transcribing what just ultimately wants to come out. This poem is another result of that process. Hope you’re well. Take care and thanks again.
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