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The Devil In the Flesh

What have I become; no more can I recognize myself. In the dark my shadow burrows beneath my skin in stealth. When I look in the mirror there's a phantom of evil. I have sucked in eyes, blood dripping fangs and ruby halo. The skin I wear feels no pain, pressure, warmth nor perspires. This skin is cold, pale, old and its my counseling attire. I'm with apparition like hands and have ghostly fingers. The touch I bring excoriates and always lingers. I'm with frozen like breath that coats the glass mirror in white. I am more than a demon, I'm the Devil inside.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 4/26/2016 4:30:00 PM
Very deep and dark imagery Steven: Hugs jan xx
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Steven Medellin
Date: 4/28/2016 1:12:00 AM
Obliged
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Steven Medellin
Date: 4/28/2016 1:11:00 AM
Much oblige Jan.

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