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guilt and inner sins

do not believe the words they said
there is no beast under the bed

such fairytales sleep cold and dead
there is no beast under the bed

but ever in the hanging glass

the adults lied because they could
no monsters wait within the woods

they just want children to be good
no monsters wait within the woods

internal horrors wear your face

walk through the ghosthouse - step inside
the demons there have long since died

mere fictions spun to terrorise
the demons there have long since died

reflecting all the mirror's hells

swing open wide the closet, for
no creature lurks behind the door

fear not such shadows anymore
no creature lurks behind the door

and hold the devils in their place:

The closet creature smiles like ice
at its reflection in your eyes

as you break another heart

Haunting demons dance and twist
for homicides within your kiss

and steal somebody's trust away

Metaphoric monsters cold
need no wild space outside your soul

the darkness only you can see

There is no beast under the bed
All devils burn inside your head.

takes your hand and asks to play
and mythos crumbles soft away -
the mirror shows no horns today;

My evils
are so everyday...

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On Sunday March 16th, 2008, totaltrip (43) writes:

nice. i love the rythm to this. it was just very very captivating. nice. nice.

On Friday March 14th, 2008, The Spiral Downward (409) writes:

This was as unsettling as it was incredible; gripped and then carried me with every word. ‘Pure Poetic Genius’ sums this up perfectly. Rather it was the candor, rhyme scheme, underlying illusory brilliance, heartrending metaphors or glossy exotic expression, it outshines all your work! This truly merits all the accolades that has been bestowaled upon it! A Definite Favorite!

On Sunday February 6th, 2005, AniDayz (1297) writes:

pure poetic genius here. wonderful flow and use of metaphor. i love every bit of this piece,and the way it all flows to the ending lines.

On Tuesday February 1st, 2005, flying_fox (801) writes:

oooooooh *shivers*. Scary, poignant, honest, clever... love the format. This rally sucked me in and held me there. *shivers again*

On Monday January 3rd, 2005, BoldSolitude (278) writes:

You weaved two poems together well to make a unique whole. I especially liked "Metaphoric monsters cold need no wild space outside your soul" It's definately a phrase to ponder.

On Wednesday November 24th, 2004, Bakkhus Unbound (1119) writes:

"Haunting demons dance and twist for homicides within your kiss" F*ing incredible! Sharp and twisting w/ teeth; wild, bold, exotic... you possess an original voice, and with silk.

On Wednesday November 17th, 2004, Stormcomin (43) writes:

This is an amazing work. A "duo" of poems masterfully woven. I love this.

On Saturday November 13th, 2004, Liz (413) writes:

VERY cool. I'm glad we crossed paths.

On Thursday November 4th, 2004, sexually_sadistic (502) writes:

once again i find myself here intwined within these words. this poem speaks to me in ways i could never explain. thank you so much for these words. ~sex~

On Sunday October 24th, 2004, stuart_pid (217) writes:

woah, that was incredible. its like a poem inside a poem. i loved every syllable of every word of this work.

On Tuesday October 19th, 2004, suicideseason (2161) writes:

_purr...this is so dark in a truly sophisticated way...the quiet sense of foreboding floors me.incredible...i love it.

On Friday October 15th, 2004, An Expired Member (58) writes:

i feel like being a knight, so that i can castarate all of the demons..and plant lil kisses on your neck, which will blossom into spring daffodils..

On Monday October 11th, 2004, SluG (56) writes:

Great work, enjoy reading everything you write.

On Monday October 11th, 2004, Valentine (513) writes:

-of sorrow, evil and a peculiar and questioning comfort through the "rocking the cradle" type warmth. This is destined to become a special kind of classic. ~*~ Rose ~*~

On Monday October 11th, 2004, Valentine (513) writes:

I am just . . . stunned. I feel like I could be in infancy, reading this in a small room beneath the stairs before sleep, crouched in the darkest infinite black as your images play and devour my mind. I am at a loss for words through it's absorbing tale o

On Saturday October 9th, 2004, Solace (1420) writes:

amazing gobropping mindrobbing brilliance of a kind that is akin only to the gods and goddess's...a goddess you are indeed oh beautiful poet...

On Friday October 8th, 2004, birdwell (181) writes:

..simply the greatest thing i've read in some time, i'm stirred to the core...splintered like crystal in a bag of rocks...my veneration unending ~db~

On Thursday October 7th, 2004, restitution jones (35) writes:

reminds me of the time was was hiding under a bed . most of the time though , this poem's conclusions would be accurate . i can't express how incredible this poem is - you're so very talented - res

On Thursday October 7th, 2004, Zhee (642) writes:

wow! awesome work! ~Haunting demons dance and twist for homicides within your kiss~ the entire concept, flow, rythm...all brilliantly done.

On Thursday October 7th, 2004, glasshouse (812) writes:

How much do I LOVE this piece? It was hauting and eery but so delicious. The concept is divine, the message clear though somehow cryptic. I love every word of it. VERY nicely done. -Glass

On Thursday October 7th, 2004, Bakkhus Unbound (1119) writes:

"reflecting all the mirror's hells /There is no beast under the bed All devils burn inside your head." Exotic, lush; defiant by your own design. Beautifully sharp in all its darkness...as moist as a poisoned kiss.

On Thursday October 7th, 2004, Bakkhus Unbound (1119) writes:

"takes your hand and asks to play..." Further still, the tempo, the rhythm, form and structure is immaculate and perfect. Bravo!

On Thursday October 7th, 2004, sexually_sadistic (502) writes:

unfucking believable!!! this is mind blowing. u have truly outdone urself this time purr. *favs* ~sex~

On Thursday October 7th, 2004, An Expired Member (75) writes:

I love this one...Beautiful, brilliant, work of art!!! My 13 year-old daughter is coming home in the next couple of days...I'll have to show her this one...She also writes...She'll absolutely love this one!!!*SmileZ*

On Wednesday October 6th, 2004, OLd SouL (848) writes:

chilling! purr.. this was fan-freakin'-tastic.. I read the italics in a low deep guttural voice.. the rest came from a soft spoken feminine tone. I would love to hear this as a precursor to a horror flick...

On Wednesday October 6th, 2004, OLd SouL (848) writes:

this is one thing I really do adore about you... never timid to try something different from your norm... so many dimensions to your talented self. :::OLd

On Wednesday October 6th, 2004, Twilight (2114) writes:

oh wow. purr..."The closet creature smiles like ice at its reflection in your eyes as you break another heart" i feel like someone is breaking my heart with a sledge hammer. so nicely done...

On Wednesday October 6th, 2004, Zophiel (356) writes:

Reminded me of 'Ring Around the Roses', sing song and hypnotic, seemingly harmless but not

On Wednesday October 6th, 2004, TheProphetUntold (349) writes:

Quite a haunting under-tone to this. With impeccable flow and grace. The meanings and thoughts provoked are inspiring. Thank you. +T.P.U+

On Wednesday October 6th, 2004, Sin (1652) writes:

we are our own worst demons. this flowed beauifully and pulled the reader through it, excellent write ~kristy

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