Richard Lamoureux Poet Free verse

Darker Me

Have you seen the alternate me
My darker self
He sits on the edge of shadows
Waiting to devour
Consume
Eviscerate 
There was a time he ruled
His appetites satisfied
Nothing could stand in his way
He tied my mind in barbed wire
I could not move
Heart and soul shredded with knives
In that other life
Yet that was not to be
I was stronger in the end
I didn't break 
I was able to bend
The real me emerged
I came with a surge
Lifted up from the muck
More than just luck
I was given grace
A better nature to chase
Light shone on my face
My darker nature fled
He wanted me dead
I chose to be led
Drank the wine ate the bread
Still if you look close you'll see
There in the shadows
The darker me
Anorexic
Impotent
Caged
Yet still a part of me
There in the shadows
Waiting
Wanting to consume
Now he is bound
Encased in his own wire
Kept from me by fire
From a power that is higher
Yet I will not rest
Even though I'm blessed
Darkness is my test
a choice to make every day
He invites me to play
I say go away
Evaporate 
Except your fate

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Caleah Buil June 4, 2013 at 1:18 PM This sincerely touched me. My favorite from yours! So often I've felt this way and you captured that moment perfectly. It's up to us to be stronger than our dark side. Incredible write! Richard Lamoureux June 5, 2013 at 5:56 PM Thanks Caleah, I am honored you like it.

Cecilia Macfarlane May 26, 2013 at 10:43 AM Wow Rick....this write is extremely deep! We all have a dark side that our inner light keeps at bay. Those that let their light go out are destined for a life of despair. Powerful message you penned. Hugs Richard Lamoureux May 26, 2013 at 12:14 PM Good morning Cecilia. I definately don't want a life of despair.

Karen Anglesey May 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM So spiritually powerful ! To overcome the darkness of ourselves in order to strive for a higher realm is sometimes an endless battle. Strong inspiration for the soul :) Richard Lamoureux May 25, 2013 at 2:37 PM Thanks Karen, I appreciate you thoughtful visits.

Colleen Bono May 25, 2013 at 11:43 AM There is just NO stopping you is there.Have a great day Richard Lamoureux May 25, 2013 at 2:38 PM Thanks for the good wishes, I hope your day is improving.

Timothy Hicks May 25, 2013 at 9:41 AM This was so well put together... I love how you described it! It's so true... when you reach for a higher calling it doesn't mean all your weaknesses go away... or your doubts, or your temptations. They are apart of you no matter what (just think of white blood cells and how they are in a constant fight against evil toxins... they never truly win... it's an ongoing battle). Richard Lamoureux May 25, 2013 at 2:39 PM Good example Tim, l I like it.

Michael Dalvean May 25, 2013 at 7:41 AM This is a professional level poem. It scored 1.79 on the Poetry Assessor http://115.146.95.34/poetry/ Richard Lamoureux May 25, 2013 at 7:50 AM First time I have seen this type of message.