Contradiction

Sometimes I feel like the devil
With Angel wings
I migrate towards evil
While flying over all the good things

I was packaged and sealed very tightly
When I was born
Only to have flaws in my armour
That were pre-existing and torn

Maybe I represent 
Both good and bad
Perhaps I could sell you happiness
While wearing a suit made of sad

I contradict everything in many ways
I see clearly at night
And dream during the day

I'm held together in rubble
By the debris from love and hate
I'm the ugliest masterpiece ever made
I'm the light 
That shines dark
The one that never fades
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Singleton Avatar
August 17, 2012 at 5:00 PM
I think we all have light & dark Chris, everything in life has to balance but it's what you choose to live by! Once again great write :)
Neels Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 10:35 AM
You captured the theme of contradiction perfectly in this one Chris, hope your weekend is a great one ;) Wilma
Lane Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 5:04 PM
Thank you Wilma
Andresen Avatar
August 10, 2012 at 3:17 PM
A strong and deep written poem Chris, love can hurt....but hatred makes even more painful. - Have a lovely weekend (in love).- oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Lane Avatar
August 12, 2012 at 5:03 PM
Thanks Anne!!!
Wright Avatar
August 6, 2012 at 8:47 PM
Held together in rubble...I can relate...by debris from love and hate...DEEP!! High 5 on this one! Very well written!!
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