The Devil's Own
I should have known
when the seed was sown
there'd never be a throne
or a chance to atone
for the day I was born
destined to become forlorn
a soul lonely and torn
shamed fig leaves I've worn
to cover a naked thought
regarding the havoc I've wrought
devastation brought
unto those who have fought
to love the likes of me
suffering sheer misery
blinded by the reality
of my own history
the devil's own
you should have known......
I have the power to love
and even to heal
however it shant' be returned
for I can not feel
wounded birds perch
upon my restless soul
past darkness surrounds them
leaving them whole
gratified lips
touch an empty heart
cold winds blow
as warmth departs...........
ascend my dove
soar high and proud
whisper to thy heavens
through thunderous clouds
tell them of another
who sits on a throne
purgatory's predator
the devil's own........
Copyright © Bob Shank | Year Posted 2006
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