At last the Demond unbound

The demon bound
through the years
grew wise,
found it a ceremonial thread.

He tore it
lept with hysterical joy,
the numbing bondage
no longer confined him.

He danced in newfound glee
yet wondered,
"What a fool, I have been all along,
to let this thread bind me.

Free at last,
with wisedom gained
a changed life began -
a wiser one.
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September 5, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Akham, what a powerful, deeply insightful piece. I love the paradox you’ve captured here...that time in restraint wasn’t just a period of confinement, but a crucible where the 'demon' grew wise enough to realize the thread only held as much power as he allowed it to.The idea that wisdom transforms what could be a dark force into a lighter, wiser path forward is profound and beautiful. I've read quite a few of your poems today...this one, is most illuminating.
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