Demons of Thought

Hurdling, bending, twisting about
Contemplating, stressing, feeling without
High as a kite then down in the dumps
Cat has my tongue, my throat filled with lumps 
Floods of people.  Why do they watch
Must act "normal" and perform top notch 
Tinted windows for my car, deadbolts for my door
Alone once again just like before 
A sigh of relief, beneath my covers
The ghost of inadequence, relentlessly hovers 
A heavy black cloud, fixed over my head
Exposing guilt, multiplying my dread
I hide beneath a blanket of words, painting a picture on my veil
Transforming my insecurities, adorning my hell
My peers, in the dark, I have become my disguise
A gentle heart can read, it speaks clearly through my eyes
This breed is rare, no doubt, the minority
With a loving tongue, they call me out.  I give them the authority
Sadly these souls are also tormented.  How ironic
We connect on a new level, sweetly demonic
Fighting demons together, keeping faith in the good Lord
Armed with our similarities, communion, our sword
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Kendrick Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 12:02 PM
Very expressive and emotive work..I enjoyed reading your very well expressed work today..The title drew me in..Thanks for stopping by..Sara
Lawrence Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 11:32 AM
felt like you were talking to me, good stuff.
Das Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 9:27 AM
You are a truly gifted writer. We all fight our insecurities n inner demons. Excellent write. 7
Hopper Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 9:47 AM
Thank you! I truly appreciate the compliment!
Lindley Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 9:13 AM
Bravooooooooooooo!!!! We are on the same wavelength it seems my friend. "Fighting demons together, keeping faith in the good Lord Armed with our similarities, communion, our sword" --------------------------------------------- Who knows, maybe in dream fights-we really do battle dark forces in another dimension. A7...
Hopper Avatar
April 25, 2015 at 9:46 AM
Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on a poem so close to my heart!
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