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Calm - 'Rebellion Is Okay'

I am a very odd demon… The name is Calm. My demon name is translated “Calamity”, Though I, defiance in my streak, Shortened it fittingly to “Calm”, some insignificant eons before I have come to terms with things that demons should never come to terms with It would make any demon excruciatingly miserable It makes me excruciatingly miserable. See, before, centuries and centuries before, There was no reason to ponder such things that now haunt me, To flop like a fish upon the realm of why we came to be… For upon my fall, I instead thoughtlessly acted: Upon malignant, disgusting, and impenetrable impulse— The very impulse that led the Devil to fight against his creator See, even acknowledging this… Would make any demon excruciatingly miserable Because long ago I have learned to come to terms with the fact that, Yes, I am good in many ways…. What I was, like a prisoner pledging amongst earless brothers, Is no longer what I am… And like my brothers, I am a slave, Doomed to fall with my master in the end… Because, there is no going back No place for the luxury of that desire And since I am ostensibly doomed, the present I consume, In my own way, I rebel, because rebellion is okay… I spend a lot of my time here trying to imitate human behavior Most of us find these creatures stupid, and even hate them, Though as for me, I relish in their complications— See, a true demon under the Devil calls the humans simple And as for me, being among the few that are great, I understand…yes I understand, That anything God creates is not simple… You have to be a blind fool to deny that!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 5/31/2015 8:35:00 PM
This demon is wise, playful, and ready to celebrate suffering it seems. Unhindered, undaunted by the looming doom for demons Calm is the perfect warrior of demonic assault. Calamity's personality is charming yet terrifying. This poem makes a wonderful foundation for epic illumination my Gothic Princess, you have delivered a captivating attitude in this piece, and providing xool history and philosophy with the touch only you possess! J.A.B.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/31/2015 11:40:00 PM
I am on my toes with this series Justin! I feel like it should be a novel, however, I've decided to put in in poem form, because for some reason, I get more done that way. Yes, Calm is something else- a dreamer, an executor, and in its own way, a savior. Thank you for reading dearest! ~Laura
Date: 5/30/2015 4:01:00 PM
I started with the one "clementine" as this intrigued me for some reason, this one too is awesome
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/31/2015 11:00:00 PM
Thank you Arthur! You're sweet to take the time to read the whole series. : ) I am not sure whether to continue, though I have so so so many ideas!!! I want to finish my series Light On the Devil's Chord, before going further with Calm's story. I hope you'll be able to read that one as well! Thanks for supporting my work- means a lot! ~Laura
Date: 5/26/2015 6:28:00 PM
Riveting and intriguing read. My friend, I have read all the 5 installments before a comment was even attempted on this first. The way your mind takes me on a deeper level to subjects previously unexplored is quite a novelty! Let me read the others again and comment accordingly.
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Laura Breidenthal
Date: 5/27/2015 12:42:00 AM
You are such a loyal friend... I can't express my gratitude, Kim.... many thanks....hugs~Laura

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